Steer clear if it’s cheap and too good a deal

PETALING JAYA: There is a notable increase in ecommerce scams during festive seasons, says Raymon Ram, a criminologist who specialises in financial forensics and fraud risk management.

Scammers exploit the increased online shopping activity associated with festive occasions by creating fake online storefronts on popular ecommerce platforms or using social media to advertise their fraudulent businesses, he said.