eWeek warn against internet fraud
As many people are getting into the holiday spirit with plans to head online next Monday, which is thought to be the most lucrative day of spending online in the UK, eWeek editor Peter Judge is warning shoppers that this is also the largest day for finding fraud online next to great deals.
Judge stated it is estimated that online websites will take in about $417m over the course of Monday because it is such a great way to get deals without travelling outside of the home.
However, he added that there are fraudsters waiting in the corridors of the internet world looking to pray on those without proper internet experience or knowledge.
The largest threat is to consumers who are inexperienced or new to shopping online. Experts believe that consumers will use websites that are unsafe and offer their personal details to use cheats which can release their personal information to thieves.
At the moment, the UK has a third more fraud victims than compared to the figure in 2009 according to a CIFAS fraud survey.
The Chartered Institute for IT (BCS) stated that as a rule most Britons do not properly know how to safeguard themselves and their personal information while online.
President of BCS, Elizabeth Sparrow, said the company launched a campaign in November to educated citizens about how to get the most out of online services in a safe way.
Vice President of Uniseys, Neil Fisher, stated that the best way to be safe is not to be too trusting. If it is does not look safe the best thing to do is navigate to another site.
