MONTANA – We are now less than a week away from the Fourth of July, a holiday where we celebrate the birth of our country and welcome in the unofficial beginning of summer.
Over the next week as you make your plans, buy your legal fireworks and get that grill ready to go, remember around these types of holidays, scammers are ready to take advantage and steal your personal information and your money.
Tonight, let’s talk about the most common Fourth of July scam.
Here’s a few different types of scams to look out for first. It’s those holiday themed text messages or emails that you might get. They look like advertisements, but usually those links are filled with viruses. Before you click on anything, folks, be careful.
This holiday is also a time when companies put on giveaways or have good deals but something like a shopping spree offer at Costco or Walmart, Target or Amazon is a sure-fire scam.
What about deceptive fake tickets for shows or events? One of the most common scams for this holiday, in particular, is selling fake tickets for fireworks shows or concerts.
Folks, you never want to buy tickets on a place like Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace. Those are usually fake tickets for fake experiences.
Finally, you will buy or order fake fireworks or even illegal fireworks from online services. Those fireworks get marked up big time in price, so make sure you’re buying the correct ones.
Above all, especially on this holiday, please enjoy your time with your family and friends. Be safe though. Follow the law, use a designated driver or a ride share service and make sure you’re lighting those fireworks off legally and in a safe way.
The weather looks awesome for the holiday, so throw a burger and a hot dog on the grill for Ben and enjoy Independence Day in the Treasure State.
