Black Friday is, according to most retailers and sales-tracking organizations, the busiest shopping day of the year; a whole lot of money changes hands as people begin their holiday gift-gathering. Just be careful, because scammers also become extra-active on this occasion. Beware Of Scams On Black Friday Lou Venezia, the CEO of Adeptra, observed in a statement, “Credit and debit fraud is more prevalent than ever - and as fraudsters look to take advantage of the volume of transactions over this busy shopping period, consumers expect peace of mind as their banks and credit issuers do all they can to stay a step ahead of fraudsters.” Adeptra specializes in call center technology, so it took a look at how consumers like to receive notifications about iffy transactions. It turns out that Americans and Brits both prefer to get cell phone calls, which is a sign that consumers should ensure their banks and credit card companies have up-to-date numbers. Then there were some hints that certain individuals should take more interest in their accounts’ activity. Adeptra reported, “One in 10 (10%) British consumers admitted they never check their statements and 67% stated they only check their statements monthly, compared to more diligent responses from the American consumers with 11% stating they checked their balance daily and 53% checking every week.” So if you live in the UK, try to step it up a notch. And even if you already perform a weekly check, consider keeping a closer eye on things on Black Friday and over the weekend.
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Beware Of Scams On Black Friday
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