From emails to phone calls to letters, consumers across the country should be aware that scammers often take advantage of holidays to catch people off-guard. Better Business Bureau serving Alaska, Oregon and Western Washington reminds the public to watch out for lepre-cons this St. Patrick’s Day.
Irish immigrants first brought the observance of St. Patrick’s Day to the United States in 1737 and the tale suggests that there are pots-o-gold at the end of rainbows. But don’t be so quick to assume that every rainbow will yield a prize; reports indicate that there has been a recent increase in phishing attempts that claim to award recipients with a St. Patty’s day treasure.
Stay safe this holiday by staying green:
Greet unsolicited emails with caution and never open links or attachments.
Research the company on
bbb.org and report dubious activity to the FTC.
Eject suspicious emails or letters; delete emails, run a virus-scan, and shred mail.
Encourage smart behavior; if it sounds too-good-to-be-true, it probably is.
Never give out personally identifiable information to unsolicited contactors.
BBB is lucky to have been a consumer advocate for 100 years and will continue to support honesty and transparency in the marketplace; visit
akorww.bbb.org/bbb-news for the latest consumer news and advice.
About your BBB serving Alaska, Oregon and Western Washington:
Working to advance marketplace trust, BBB is a neutral not-for-profit organization supported by BBB Accredited Businesses. BBB provides ethical business standards, BBB Business Reviews, Charity Reviews, complaint handling, marketplace events and tips. For more information, contact BBB or visit www.bbb.org.
