Beware Of Fake Evites: New Jersey Residents Urged To Stay Aware During Graduation Season

Beware Of Fake Graduation Party Invitations

It's graduation season, and with it comes lots of parties and celebrations, but what's meant to be a fun and exciting time of year can quickly turn into a total disaster.

Next thing you know, money is taken right from your account, and you're left with absolutely nothing when you think you're just saying yes to a party. Before you RSVP, there's a new scam you need to know about, and it's targeting partygoers with fake invitations.

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How many times have you gotten an Evite and just clicked on it without even thinking? I actually got an online invitation recently from a friend, and I reached out to her to see if it was real. Something didn't sit well with me. It just looked a little off.

But if you're in a rush and not really paying attention, I could see how you could accidentally fall for this scam.

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Turns out, IT WAS FAKE!

You have to be so careful and really make sure online invitations are the real deal before clicking on them and entering any information that could be used to access your bank account.

Stay Vigilant: Tips To Identify Fake Party Invitations

Experts say anything asking you to log in or create an account is a red flag. Don't download any attachments, and if an image won't load, it's usually fake.

And always check the website URL. It's always good to double-check.

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But sadly, that's not the only scam we need to be aware of; there are a bunch more. Take a look...