With many people shopping for gifts on a budget this holiday season, scammers are taking advantage of the demand for pricey gaming consoles by promoting fake deals for Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5, and other in-demand systems.
Be sure to use caution when buying a console online.
Consumers are urged to either buy from a reputable source or do some research on the company or individual they are buying from before making the purchase.
Also, avoid impulse buying. Scammers like to draw people in with “flash sales” and “limited time offers” in hopes you will hand over your money on impulse.
And as always, if something seems too good to be true, it likely is.
