TREASURE VALLEY, Idaho — The Idaho Department of Finance (IDF) is urging consumers to think before you click. Fake websites, designed to mimic legitimate companies, are becoming more common.
In the most recent case, IDF learned of phony sites pretending to be 'Ace Cash Express', a real, Idaho licensed lender. Regulators took down the fake sites, but they expect more to pop up.
A few tips to avoid such scams:
- Google the address on the website. If it's an empty lot or PO box, beware.
- Call the number listed on the site and ask detailed questions.
- Scrutinize the URL, many fake sites will slightly alter the domain name.
- NEVER give out your personal financial information to an unverified outlet.
