It’s a new product — and you can try it for free!
Sounds amazing? Well, know that a free trial can actually be a gateway to a devastating scam. Here’s what you need to know about free trial scams and how to stay safe.
What are free trial scams?
Free trial scams typically involve a business offering a product or service at no cost for a limited time. But the catch is that by signing up for the trial, consumers unknowingly agree to pay for ongoing subscriptions or other products. These scams are particularly shady because they seem legit, often using professional-looking websites and marketing materials to trick users. There’s also nothing criminal about free trial scams; just manipulative and deceitful marketing.
How do free trial scams work?
Here are the steps of a free trial scam:
How to avoid a free trial scam
Stay safe!
Dressler Branch
4100 Dressler Rd. NW
Canton, OH 44718
Office: 330.493.8325
Fax: 330.493.8328
Loan Dept.: 330.493.7602
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3426 Cleveland Ave. NW
Canton, OH 44709
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Alliance, OH 44601
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Minerva Area Federal CU Shared Branch
(Cash and deposits only)
3570 Union Ave. SE
Minerva, OH 44657
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