A Chinese network has scammed over 800,000 international online shoppers by tricking them into giving away credit card information. Here's how to keep yourself safe.
A Chinese network running countless fake online shops has scammed over 800,000 people in the U.S. and Europe, according to The Guardian. These shops dupe people into sharing card details and other sensitive personal data by touting to offer discounted goods from Dior, Nike, Lacoste, Hugo Boss, Versace, and Prada, as well as many other premium brands.
What does this online scam mean for your privacy and security The fake online shop scam doesn’t immediately cause monetary harm to you. As The Guardian reports, 'many who tried to shop never lost money. Either their bank blocked the payment or the fake shop itself did not process it.' However, in all cases, these scammers obtained your data, including your address and card details. This data can be used in many ways.
proactive measures to take to protect your data Online shopping scams can affect anyone and everyone. Here are seven steps you should take to protect your money and your personal data: 1. Invest in personal data removal services: If you ever got scammed through these fake online shops, your data is probably out there online. Personal data removal services can help by scouring the many people search and data broker websites for your data and requesting its removal.
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