PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – 10 On Your Side is warning Facebook users about a scam targeting WAVY viewers participating in the Waggin’ WAVY Wednesday contest.
The scammer, coming from a user under the name “Selection Winner,” will send a reply on Facebook, asking the user to click on a link to register. Some WAVY 10 viewers have told us the link asks the user to click a trial button, where it will then charge your card.
Winners of the Waggin’ WAVY Wednesday contest will only be contacted via phone call, we will not send a message asking you to click on a link.
The FDIC released a list of ways to avoid scams, which can be found below:
- Do not open emails from people you don’t know.
- Be careful with links and new website addresses.
- Secure you personal information.
- Stay informed on the latest cyber threats.
- Use strong passwords.
- Keep your software up to date and maintain preventative software programs.
- Update the operating systems on your electronic devices.
If you find yourself as a victim of a scam, you are urged to report the scam to the Federal Trade Commission here.
Continue to check WAVY.com for updates.
