Commentary: From mooncakes to durians, here’s how scammers cash in on pricey foods

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Commentary: From mooncakes to durians, here’s how scammers cash in on pricey foods
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Scam tactics for in-demand foods like mooncakes and durian reflect the growing sophistication of bad actors, says Bertha Chan of Google.

sellers redirect you to a website or URL link

Also, before downloading any app - whether from an official app store or a developer’s website - pay extra attention and check the details including user reviews, app permissions, number of downloads and even background of the developer. To keep your device safe, in addition to the built-in protection of your device’s app store that automatically scans potentially harmful apps, you should always pay attention to prompts or notifications alerting you of any risks.

You might think that scams are all about deceptive messages and information you receive online. But sometimes scams function as a result of what we share online.

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