ONLINE SCAM AWARENESS | MCM2024

Thinking of buying gifts for elders online this Thadingyut? Or planning some holiday online shopping? 🙏🏻🛍️

As online shopping on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok has risen in popularity in Myanmar, scammers are getting smarter, using fake Pages and personal accounts to scam shoppers. ⚠️📣

Watch out for these common online shopping scams:

⛔️ Unusually low discounts, giveaways, or lucky draws that seem too good to be true, often promoted as Thadingyut promotion or deals.

⛔️ Pressuring you to transfer money in advance by showing fake stock of items.

⛔️ Sending suspicious websites or links and asking you to download or log in with your personal details.

⛔️ Requesting your bank card information or asking you to fill out forms to transfer money.

Remember: if a deal seems too good to be true, think twice before purchasing. Here are some cybersecurity tips everyone should know to avoid online scams.🛡️🔒

Don't forget to share this post and remind your loved ones to shop smart and stay safe this Thadingyut!🙌🏻

AMCHAM is proud to partner with our member US ICT Council for Myanmar, together with RICE Communications, to support the sixth annual Myanmar Cybersecurity Month.