Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge was a guest speaker Thursday at the Fulton County Fair. Rutledge explains distracted consumers can fall prey to scammers more easily, so it’s best to try to stay vigilant. Charity scams are a big problem.
When purchasing from an online retailer, shoppers can look for a lock in the address bar, a sign that the website is secure. Another common online pitfall to avoid, she adds, is using public WiFi where online activity can be viewed by hackers. Whether shopping in person or online, Rutledge says a credit card offers more protection than a debit card
While people age 55 and over tend to not fall victim to scams as often as younger people, Rutledge notes when they do, they tend to lose more money. Learn more about the latest scams at ‘aarp-dot-org-slash-fraud-watch-network,’ or ‘arkansas-ag-dot-gov.’