The Sûreté du Québec are warning about bogus online ads.
Among the more popular are offers of masks or protective equipment allegedly available free of charge during the pandemic period.
Close behind are products or services to be obtained through prepaid cards or cryptocurrency.
Beware of the donation or sale of animals or animal accessories at a ridiculous price.
These are scams designed to part you from your money and give you nothing in return.
Police say you should favour only secure websites (starting with “https: //”) for your online purchases.
Look for the padlock logo or a key that will appear at the edge of your browser’s address bar if you aren’t sure.
Learn about the seller before going ahead with a transaction.
Never give out your personal information when making an online purchase.
Also, if you want to sell certain products online, there are other tips to avoid monetary losses.
Trade in a public and safe place, and prefer to receive payment in cash.
The Canadian Anti-Fraud Center has a number of tips that will help you save your bacon.
