Black Friday shopping is wrapping up but not all retail deals are, some online deals are just beginning and there’s a new scam shoppers should be aware of.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. —
In an increasingly online world, scammers are becoming more direct and convincing in their attempts to trick you, especially during the holiday season as shopping, particularly online shopping increases.
THE QUESTION
Can a company ask for additional money or personal information after an online purchase is complete?
THE SOURCES
THE ANSWER
No, a company can’t ask for additional money or personal information after an online purchase is complete.
WHAT WE FOUND
Ordering online is for some the most convenient and easiest way to take advantage of holiday sales and a lot of people use their cell phones to make those purchases.
The Mid-South Better Business Bureau warned in their podcast, “The Voice of Trust”, “When you’re on your phone as opposed to a computer you …