Now that summer is in full swing, lots of consumers are thinking of booking a vacation.
Scammers know it, and they're hoping to capitalize on your attempts to save a few bucks.
They'll try to trick you with fake emails, phony Facebook offers and regular paper mailings that promise to save you money.
Don't fall for it.
One popular email scam offers you a gift card or voucher in exchange for taking a survey.
"This time of year, fake airline offers are particularly popular, but the `gift card' could be from any well-known brand," said the Better Business Bureau (BBB) in a warning on its web site.
The offer tells you to click a link and complete a short customer survey. Sometimes the offer is via email, but you will also see similar posts on social media sites.
What they all have in common is that they're frauds.
The BBB said the survey scams use a variety of tricks to lure consumers.
The link you're referred to may lead to a real survey, but when you complete it, the gift card or voucher is "out of stock." Some will offer a consolation prize of free samples of "spammy products like diet pills and wrinkle cream," BBB said.
Other versions of the scam bring you to a survey, but the form will actually ask for your personal banking or credit card information. Click here to continue reading
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