Holiday shopping brings great deals, but it also brings more scams than any other time of year.
Stay aware of these three shopping red flags to avoid the stress that comes from getting caught in a bad deal:
1. “Too Good to Be True” Discounts
Retailers and scammers both know that holiday urgency leads to fast decisions. Some inflate their prices leading up to the holidays so their “sales” look impressive. Others advertise deals so extreme they’re obviously fake or impossible to obtain once you read the terms and conditions.
RED FLAGS:
• Prices far below typical holiday discounts
• A “sale” based on inflated pre-holiday prices
• No price history to validate the discount
• Countdown timers meant to create panic
HOW TO STAY SAFE:
Use BrickSeek to check real-time pricing and compare deals across multiple retailers. If the price doesn’t line up with past trends or competing stores, skip it.
2. Holiday-Specific Store Policies
Stores often change their rules during the holiday rush, and those changes can turn a “great deal” into a bad decision.
RED FLAGS
• Price matching paused during the holiday season
• Exchange-only returns instead of full refunds
• Shortened return windows
• Item-specific exclusions for popular categories
HOW TO STAY SAFE:
Read a store’s holiday policies and fine print before buying. Make sure any seasonal rules or restrictions won’t trap you with something you can’t return.
3. Suspicious Texts and Emails
Scammers know shoppers expect shipping notices, receipts, promo codes, and delivery alerts this time of year. They use that expectation to slip in fake messages and will impersonate retailers, shipping carriers, and even family members.
RED FLAG
• Promises of free gift cards or unusually large coupon codes
• Requests for personal information to “unlock” a deal
• “Order Confirmation” or “Delivery Failure” emails for items you didn’t buy
• Links or URLs that look close, but not identical, to a retailer’s website
HOW TO STAY SAFE:
Never open links inside unexpected emails or texts. Go directly to a retailer’s website or app to check your orders. Delete any message asking for sensitive information.
Holiday shopping should feel simple, not stressful. BrickSeek makes it easier to shop with confidence, compare prices across all major retailers, see whether a discount is truly a good deal, and avoid the scams that show up this time every year.
Stay aware, stay informed, and let BrickSeek be your go-to tool for saving money all season long!
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