{"id":597,"date":"2024-01-12T15:36:41","date_gmt":"2024-01-12T14:36:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/safelagoon.com\/en\/newblog\/?p=597"},"modified":"2024-01-15T11:38:04","modified_gmt":"2024-01-15T10:38:04","slug":"3-online-scams-aimed-at-children","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/safelagoon.com\/en\/blog\/safety\/3-online-scams-aimed-at-children\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Online Scams Aimed at Children"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The\u00a0Better Business Bureau reports that online scams have skyrocketed<\/a>\u00a0during and following the pandemic, with fraudsters achieving greater success than ever before as consumers spend an unprecedented amount of time online.<\/p>\n

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    1. Beware of Unbelievable Prices<\/strong>: Scammers often lure young people with incredibly low prices for high-end items, only to deliver knockoffs or nothing at all. These transactions often lead to stolen credit card information and personal data.<\/li>\n
    2. Fake Contests and Prizes<\/strong>: Online competitions and lotteries are a common trap for children. These scams can involve hefty entry fees or personal information sharing, with little to no reward, and often, the theft of creative work.<\/li>\n
    3. Phishing and Smishing Dangers<\/strong>: Phishing websites and smishing texts are sophisticated scams designed to steal personal information. They often masquerade as legitimate sources, offering enticing deals or false alerts.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      1.\u00a0<\/strong>Unbelievable Prices for Expensive Goods<\/strong><\/h2>\n

      You\u2019ve probably seen it: an ad for an\u00a0iPhone for a ridiculously low price<\/a>\u00a0or a gorgeous\u00a0lace dress for only $10<\/a>. Scammers know these low prices are irresistible bait for young people. As you probably guessed, the gadget or luxury item your child orders never shows up or your child might receive a knockoff version. The scammer disappears from the internet, leaving you with very little recourse.<\/p>\n

      These scammers are after consumers\u2019 information. Your child will most likely pay for the item with a credit card, allowing the scammers to steal the card number. They may also ask for personal information from your child, like an email address or phone number, and then sell that information for profit.<\/p>\n

      This kind of fraud is relatively easy to spot if you know what to look for.\u00a0Teach your children<\/a>\u00a0these signs:<\/p>\n