Avoid online holiday scams with these tips

With more and more companies accepting payment via Apple Pay, Samsung Pay and other virtual wallets, consumers should pay closer attention to how the seller asks for payment at the time of checkout. — 123rf.com

With online shopping and virtual giving at an all time high, it’s no surprise that the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center reported US$173mil (RM763mil) in losses due to credit card fraud and US$337mil (RM1.4bil) in losses from non-payment and non-delivery scams.

The FBI has a few tips to help ensure your online safety for the holiday season: