As the holiday shopping season kicks off with Black Friday this weekend, ANZ is reminding people in the Pacific to be vigilant against online scams.
ANZ Regional Executive for the Pacific, Sarah Stubbings says these busy sales periods are prime opportunities for scammers to target unsuspecting shoppers.
Stubbings says scammers often exploit popular shopping events like Black Friday, to take advantage of individuals focused on securing a bargain.
She says during seasonal sales, they generally see a rise in fake shopping websites or advertisements pretending to be reputable retailers, hoping to entice shoppers with highly discounted prices or incredible deals.
ANZ Regional Executive is encouraging customers to be careful before making any online purchases, whether during a sale or not, and verify the website to ensure the information is legitimate.
Stubbings is advising people to think before they click on links, verify URL and be cautious if an organisation asks for payment via gift card
