Donna J. Jodhan is a world-renowned advocate, author, blogger, sight-loss coach, dinner mystery writer and producer, entrepreneur, law graduate, and podcast commentator.
Donna has been in the business since 2000, and her many roles have allowed her to recognize that there is a growing need for consumers and clients to be made aware of some of the most dangerous and popular scams.
Donna herself has been unwittingly scammed over the years a few times, and now she is using her skills, experience, knowledge, and expertise to help others avoid pitfalls and heartache. And as a vision-impaired professional and person, she is ready to help you stay ahead! Donna knows only too well how much we all need to work overtime to protect the most vulnerable from those unscrupulous scammers!
Please read her latest suite of scams to watch out for, and she would love to hear from you with your own feedback.
Ask the Scam Watcher – October 2024
Scams can vary in popularity and type depending on the time of year, but here are three scams that often see a rise in October:
- Halloween-themed Scams: Scammers take advantage of Halloween festivities to trick people with fake costume sales, party invitations, or themed contests. They might create fake websites or social media posts to lure victims into providing personal information or making purchases for items that don’t exist.
- Holiday Shopping Scams: With the approach of the holiday season, scammers start targeting shoppers with fake deals or phony websites offering deep discounts on popular items. They use enticing offers to trick people into providing credit card information or making payments for non-existent products.
- Charity Scams: October is also a time when various charitable events and campaigns ramp up, especially with Breast Cancer Awareness Month and other causes. Scammers exploit this by posing as representatives of charities to solicit donations. They might use fake websites, emails, or social media profiles to deceive people into giving money to fraudulent causes.
To avoid falling victim to these scams, be cautious about where you share personal information, verify the legitimacy of online offers and organizations, and always use secure payment methods.
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