Did you check any of the above while making your latest online purchase? You might be vulnerable to a scam, says Dwindle the Swindle, a student-led campaign that aims to educate young shoppers on how to guard against e-commerce cheats. This is particularly timely as the pandemic has made people more prone to online hoaxes, says an NTU criminologist. Stress and the lack of support from others could lead to poorer decision-making. To keep yourself from being fooled, don’t ignore a red flag and don’t hesitate to seek a friend’s opinion.

This story was published in the Aug-Sep 2021 issue of HEY!. To read it and other stories from this issue in print, click here.