Halloween fun can quickly turn scary if you fall for a scam. Watch out for these tricks:
- Money Flipping: Promises of “easy cash” on payment apps are always fake. If it sounds too good to be true, it is.
- Deceased Identity Theft: Scammers steal info from the recently deceased. Protect loved ones by locking accounts and monitoring finances.
- Fake Online Stores: Bargain costumes that never arrive—or arrive looking nothing like the photo—are common. Only shop trusted sites.
- Hitman Scam: Extortion emails demand money for your “safety.” Report threats to the police and never send money.
Stay alert and enjoy a safe Halloween!