Read Articles
Last-Minute Holiday Shopping Safety Guide
Waited until the last minute to buy gifts? You may end up looking for a quick gift off eBay, Craigslist or to book an Airbnb for a winter getaway.
But it’s crucial to take common sense precautions when using these services, especially if you’re in a hurry.
The following is what you must look out for when purchasing a last-minute gift.
Craigslist, eBay, Airbnb
Verify sellers’ identities: With a name and location, you can run a background check on an online seller. To get this information about a Craigslist seller, use the email you’re communicating with them to conduct your search.
Fake Retail Apps Are Fooling Holiday Online Shoppers
As we know, the Internet has seen a barrage of fake news in recent months. But now it’s holiday time, and a storm of fake apps has arrived to scam holiday online shoppers. Many of the fake apps are counterfeits of popular stores – ranging from Nordstrom to Dollar Tree to Christian Dior.
And while Apple is playing a game of whac-a-mole in removing fake apps from the App Store, they are still popping up every day.
Explore BeenVerified
Sign up for our newsletter for guides and tips straight to your inbox
BeenVerified will not share or sell your email.
See our Privacy Policy.
By signing up, you
agree
to our Privacy Policy.