Valentine’s Day is not just for lovebirds anymore: The holiday has become popular among spouses, family members, kids and friends, making it the second most popular card sending holiday in the US (right after Christmas.)
Unfortunately, as with so many other occasions, crooks have also noticed the benefits of above-average volumes of cards, e-mails and greetings. So: Watch your mailbox and inbox closely. Not all Cupids are looking for love!
Phony E-Cards: You receive a friendly e-mail that tells you a friend has been thinking of you – and to simply click the link to view their greeting. Our advice: Don’t click and don’t open the attachment, or you’ll risk downloading a virus to your computer. Install a security program on your computer and keep it up-to-date to catch dubious e-mails before they even make it into your inbox.
Fraudulent Flowers: If you come an online flower service offer that sounds too good to be true – it probably is. Don’t give away your credit card information unless you know and trust the florist. Also, don’t respond to e-mails that claim problems with your flower delivery, payment, or order. This may be a scam to get your personal information.