How to avoid online scams

June 17, 2020

These days, internet scams come in many different forms. Here, we’ll show you how to protect yourself from fraud by recognizing and avoiding online scams.

Online scams can be hard to spot. One of the best ways to protect your financial and personal information is by staying informed – here’s what you need to know.

  1. Too-good-to-be-true prices: If a product’s price is too-good-to-be-true, it probably is. Avoid purchasing things with wildly low prices, especially if it’s from a retailer you’ve never heard of. 
  2. Limited contact info: If you can’t easily find a business’s address, phone number or customer service contact information on the website, it might be a scam. Legitimate businesses will make it easy to contact customer service and learn more about the company.

 

Looking for more information on financial security and protecting your money? Check out our asset protection resources.

Related content

What is a CLO?

Cryptocurrency custody 6 frequently asked questions

How to choose the right custodian for your managed assets

Insource or outsource? 10 considerations

Solutions banks can offer during the COVID-19 pandemic

Post-pandemic fraud prevention lessons for local governments

Authenticating cardholder data reduce e-commerce fraud

Webinar: Digitize your AP processes to optimize results

Hospitals face cybersecurity risks in surprising new ways

Proactive ways to fight vendor fraud

Tactical Treasury: Fraud prevention is a never-ending task

5 Ways to protect your government agency from payment fraud

4 tips for protecting your business against Coronavirus-related scams

The cyber insurance question: Additional protection beyond prevention

Protecting your business from fraud

The latest on cybersecurity: Vulnerability testing and third-party software

The latest on cybersecurity: Mobile fraud and privacy concerns

Fight the battle against payments fraud

Fraud prevention checklist

5 steps you should take after a major data breach

Cybercrisis management: Are you ready to respond?

The password: Enhancing security and usability

Why KYC — for organizations

How to improve your business network security

Cybersecurity – Protecting client data through industry best practices

BEC: Recognize a scam

Higher education strategies for e-payment migration, fighting fraud

Webinar: Approaching international payment strategies in today’s unpredictable markets.

White Castle optimizes payment transactions

Webinar: A closer look at U.S. Bank AP Optimizer

How to improve digital payments security for your health system

Increase working capital with Commercial Card Optimization

Automate accounts payable to optimize revenue and payments

Understanding and preparing for the new payment experience

5 winning strategies for managing liquidity in volatile times

The surprising truth about corporate cards

The future of financial leadership: More strategy, fewer spreadsheets

Protecting cash balances with sweep vehicles

3 timeless tips to reduce corporate payments fraud

Webinar: CRE Digital Transformation – Balancing Digitization with cybersecurity risk

Webinar: Fraud prevention and mitigation for government agencies

How to protect your digital assets in your estate plan

Reviewing your beneficiaries: A 5-step guide

Is your employer long term disability insurance enough?

How to keep your assets safe

Learn to spot and protect yourself from common student scams

Protecting elderly parents’ finances: 6 steps to follow when managing their money

Webinar: How to fight off fraud

Keep your finances safe and secure: Essential tips for preventing check fraud

Webinar: How to stay safe from cyberfraud

How to avoid student loan scams

How to spot an online scam

What is financial fraud?

4 ways to outsmart your smart device

What you need to know about identity theft

Learn how to spot scams related to COVID-19

Dear Money Mentor: What is cryptocurrency?

Money muling 101: Recognizing and avoiding this increasingly common scam

Recognize. React. Report. Caregivers can help protect against financial exploitation

Is online banking safe?

From LLC to S-corp: Choosing a small business entity

8 tips and tricks for creating and remembering your PIN

5 tips for seniors to stay a step ahead of schemers

How-to guide: What to do if your identity is stolen

Recognize. React. Report. Don't fall victim to financial exploitation

Webinar: U.S. Bank asks: Are you safe from fraud?

How you can prevent identity theft

The mobile app to download before summer vacation

Webinar: Mobile banking tips for smarter and safer online banking

30-day adulting challenge: Financial wellness tasks to complete in a month

Start of disclosure content

Loan approval is subject to credit approval and program guidelines. Not all loan programs are available in all states for all loan amounts. Interest rate and program terms are subject to change without notice. Mortgage, home equity and credit products are offered by U.S. Bank National Association. Deposit products are offered by U.S. Bank National Association. Member FDIC.