A convincing Kohl's scam is circulating on social media again, but there are some telltale signs that users should watch out for.
A fake Kohl's coupon is circulating on social media again, and the deal is still too good to be true.
The offer, which promises $75 off of a purchase of $80 or more, might look legitimate to the average person scrolling through Facebook — the font, logos and colors seem accurate.
But there are some telltale signs if one looks closely. Take a look at the url on the coupon — instead of directing back to http://www.kohls.com/, the $75 deal is from http://www.kohls.com-customer.com (or some variation).
Online thieves are also notoriously bad when it comes to grammar and math, and this particular coupon scam is no exception. The deal is allegedly being offered to celebrate Kohl's 56th anniversary. Kohl's, however, started as a supermarket in 1946 (70 years ago) and opened the first department store in 1962 (54 years ago).
With so many traps set for online shoppers, it can be difficult to keep your personal information and credit card numbers from falling into the wrong hands. Here are a few tips from the Better Business Bureau to help you avoid such pitfalls: