Black Friday is approaching, a date highly anticipated by consumers looking to take advantage of offers and discounts on numerous online products and services. Although this year Black Friday is celebrated on Friday, 24 November, many stores have already brought forward their promotions to encourage sales. That’s why, during the weeks leading up to Black Friday, we can find a wide variety of sales in the vast majority of online stores.
Peace of mind and shopping can go hand in hand
Black Friday is also an opportunity for cyber criminals to trick unsuspecting users into carrying out some fraudulent action. In view of this, we provide you with some security recommendations that will help you prevent any threat. Take note of these five tips and enjoy online shopping with the utmost assurance.
- Pay attention to the details
Incredible offers, e-mails with spelling mistakes, attached files, weird links etc. When in doubt, be wary and steer clear of buying anything or interacting with any of them.
- Ignore phone calls asking you to take action
If someone calls you claiming to be from your bank asking for your personal codes or for you to carry out a transaction to keep your money safe, it will never be us. When in doubt, hang up and contact your branch or the customer service department.
- Rely on websites you trust
If you are about to make an online purchase, preferably do so on those websites where you have purchased without incident. Always check that the site is secure by locating the padlock next to the URL and that it begins with ‘https//’.
- Check all the details before you buy anything
Before you enter your signature keys to carry out a transaction, check the amount and the merchant you are purchasing from.
- And pay attention to where you are
To ensure your privacy, avoid public Wi-Fi hotspots if you’re going to log into your online banking.
And remember, if you need help or have queries about something that you do not recognise, you can call us on 963 085 000 or write to us through social networks. Our support and phishing team is at your disposal every day of the year to help you.
