{"id":50865,"date":"2025-04-16T08:04:54","date_gmt":"2025-04-16T08:04:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.premium-partners.net\/?p=50865"},"modified":"2025-04-16T09:09:14","modified_gmt":"2025-04-16T09:09:14","slug":"easter-scams-to-watch-out-for-9-tips-for-safe-celebrations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premium-partners.net\/fr\/builder\/easter-scams-to-watch-out-for-9-tips-for-safe-celebrations\/","title":{"rendered":"Easter scams to watch out for: 9 tips for safe celebrations"},"content":{"rendered":"

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With South Africans gearing up for Easter celebrations, cybercriminals are also preparing to scam. KnowBe4 Africa warns that holiday-themed fraud surges yearly, preying on distracted shoppers and generous donors <\/span>alike<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cScammers know we\u2019re more relaxed during the holidays, and they take full advantage\u2014sending convincing-looking phishing messages and fake deals that tap into the festive spirit,\u201d says Anna Collard, SVP of Content Strategy and Evangelist at KnowBe4 Africa. \u201cBut with a few simple precautions, you can avoid becoming a victim.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are 9 common Easter scams you might not have heard of, and how to avoid them:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Fake Easter sales and giveaway websites<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n
  2. Too-good-to-be-true discounts on chocolates, gifts, or holidays.<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n
  3. Tip:<\/span><\/strong> Stick to well-known retailers and avoid clicking on suspicious ads.<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Phishing messages disguised as delivery or bank alerts<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n
  5. Emails or SMSes about Easter transactions or parcel delays.<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n
  6. Tip:<\/span><\/strong> Don\u2019t click links. Go directly to the retailer or the bank\u2019s official site.<\/span><\/li>\n
  7. Bogus charity appeals<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n
  8. Fake NGOs requesting Easter donations.<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n
  9. Tip:<\/span><\/strong> Verify that <\/span>charities<\/span> are registered through official platforms like <\/span>https:\/\/www.npo.gov.za\/<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n
  10. Social media giveaways<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n
  11. \u201cWin a chocolate hamper\u201d scams asking for personal info or processing fees.<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n
  12. Tip:<\/span><\/strong> Don\u2019t share sensitive information. Real giveaways <\/span>never <\/span><\/em>require payment.<\/span><\/li>\n
  13. Too-cheap-to-be-real travel packages<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n
  14. Fraudulent holiday accommodation deals.<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n
  15. Tip:<\/span><\/strong> Always book via verified agents or directly through known providers. Last\u2013minute booking opportunities during such a sought-after period should always raise your eyebrows.<\/span><\/li>\n
  16. E-cards carrying malware<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n
  17. Greeting cards with malicious attachments or links.<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n
  18. Tip:<\/span><\/strong> Only open e-cards from people you know and trust.<\/span><\/li>\n
  19. Free trials with hidden subscription traps<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n
  20. \u201cEaster-themed\u201d services that auto-renew without notice.<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n
  21. Tip:<\/span><\/strong> Read the fine print. Set reminders to cancel and check your statements.<\/span><\/li>\n
  22. Fake discount vouchers<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n
  23. Counterfeit coupons are circulating on WhatsApp and social media.<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n
  24. Tip:<\/span><\/strong> Use voucher codes only from retailers\u2019 official apps or websites.<\/span><\/li>\n
  25. Spring-themed investment scams<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n
  26. Schemes promising \u201cseasonal returns\u201d or \u201cgrowth boosters\u201d.<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n
  27. Tip:<\/span><\/strong> Avoid unsolicited financial offers. No legitimate investment guarantees high returns.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    How scammers get your money:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • Phishing for online banking logins<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Setting up fraudulent debit orders<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Using stolen card info for purchases<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Convincing you to transfer funds to \u201csafe\u201d accounts<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Exploiting contactless payments with stolen cards<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Stay protected:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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      • Be <\/span>sceptical<\/span> of unsolicited communications, especially those creating urgency.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Check sender email addresses and URLs for small spelling changes indicating fraudulent redirecting.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Never share one-time passwords (OTPs), PINs, or <\/span>any<\/span> personal or financial information in response to unsolicited requests.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Use strong, unique passwords and enable two-factor authentication.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Keep your devices updated to ensure key security updates are applied.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Monitor bank accounts and credit reports regularly.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Final word:<\/span><\/strong> If an offer seems too good to be true, it probably is.<\/span><\/p>\n

        PERSONAL FINANCE<\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

        \u00a0With South Africans gearing up for Easter celebrations, cybercriminals are also preparing to scam. KnowBe4 Africa warns that holiday-themed fraud surges yearly, preying on distracted shoppers and generous donors alike.\u201cScammers know we\u2019re more relaxed during the holidays, and they take full advantage\u2014sending convincing-looking phishing messages and fake deals that tap into the festive spirit,\u201d says Anna Collard, SVP of Content Strategy and Evangelist at KnowBe4 Africa. \u201cBut with a few simple precautions, you can avoid becoming a victim.\u201dHere are 9 common Easter scams you might not have heard of, and how to avoid them:Fake Easter sales and giveaway websitesToo-good-to-be-true discounts on chocolates, gifts, or holidays.Tip:\u00a0Stick to well-known retailers and avoid clicking on suspicious ads.Phishing messages disguised as delivery or bank alertsEmails or SMSes about Easter transactions or parcel delays.Tip: Don\u2019t click links. Go directly to the retailer or the bank\u2019s official site.Bogus charity appealsFake NGOs requesting Easter donations.Tip: Verify that charities are registered through official platforms like\u00a0https:\/\/www.npo.gov.za\/.Social media giveaways\u201cWin a chocolate hamper\u201d scams asking for\u00a0personal\u00a0info or processing fees.Tip:\u00a0Don\u2019t share sensitive information. Real giveaways\u00a0never\u00a0require payment.Too-cheap-to-be-real travel packagesFraudulent holiday accommodation deals.Tip: Always book via verified agents or directly through known providers. Last\u2013minute booking opportunities during such a sought-after period should always raise your eyebrows.E-cards carrying malwareGreeting cards with malicious attachments or links.Tip:\u00a0Only open e-cards from people you know and trust.Free trials with hidden subscription traps\u201cEaster-themed\u201d services that auto-renew without notice.Tip:\u00a0Read the fine print. Set reminders to cancel and check your statements.Fake discount vouchersCounterfeit coupons are circulating on WhatsApp and social media.Tip:\u00a0Use voucher codes only from retailers\u2019 official apps or websites.Spring-themed investment scamsSchemes promising \u201cseasonal returns\u201d or \u201cgrowth boosters\u201d.Tip:\u00a0Avoid unsolicited\u00a0financial\u00a0offers. No legitimate investment guarantees high returns.How scammers get your money:Phishing for online banking loginsSetting up fraudulent debit ordersUsing stolen card info for purchasesConvincing you to transfer funds to \u201csafe\u201d accountsExploiting contactless payments with stolen cardsStay protected:Be sceptical of unsolicited communications, especially those creating urgency.Check sender email addresses and URLs for small spelling changes indicating fraudulent redirecting.Never share one-time passwords (OTPs), PINs, or any\u00a0personal\u00a0or\u00a0financial\u00a0information in response to unsolicited requests.Use strong, unique passwords and enable two-factor authentication.Keep your devices updated to ensure key security updates are applied.Monitor bank accounts and credit reports regularly.Final word: If an offer seems too good to be true, it probably is.PERSONAL FINANCE<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":35946,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-50865","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-builder"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.premium-partners.net\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/50865","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.premium-partners.net\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.premium-partners.net\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.premium-partners.net\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.premium-partners.net\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=50865"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.premium-partners.net\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/50865\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":50866,"href":"https:\/\/www.premium-partners.net\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/50865\/revisions\/50866"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.premium-partners.net\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/35946"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.premium-partners.net\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=50865"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.premium-partners.net\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=50865"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.premium-partners.net\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=50865"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}