Beware of holiday traps of online scammers: what to look out for

The eve of the holidays is a favorable time for scammers who seek to take advantage of the general excitement around gifts and bargain purchases. To protect yourself from possible risks, SberBank experts advise you to remember precautions when making purchases on the Internet.

Here are some common scams:

Delivery scam
You may receive a message in the messenger from an account that imitates a well-known delivery service. You will be asked to track your order using a fake link. After clicking on it, you will be asked to enter personal data, bank card number, online banking password or code from SMS. This way, scammers gain access to your account and can transfer money or even issue a loan in your name.

Fake sites
Some…