Today, My AVG Tells Me ''Fake Order Scams are Increasing"

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(I /think/ AVG stands for Anti-Virus Guard, but by now it's more 'a brand name'; the way KFC stands for something, but ... do you they make sure the chicken is fried "Kentucky-style"?) AVG Threat Labs goes on, "As the holiday season gets underway, we're seeing an increase in fake order scams. These are sent via fake emails detailing an order update or subscription details, and usually appear to be from a well known brand. "[b]Here's what we know: 1. Big brands[/b] Amazon, PayPal, Best Buy, and even AVG are just some of the names being impersonated. 2. They look real Scammers are innovative---they know how to make these emails look like the real deal. 3. Your money is their goal They ask you to contact them and demand card details or pressure you to purchase gift vouchers. "What can I do to protect myself? Keep these 4 tips in mind over the holiday season to help you think twice about what you find online. "Remember these key points: Even if an email appear to be from a big brand---double-check. Cross-check the email address with the official support on the company's website. "Never send money, credit card details, or copies of your personal documents to anyone---legitimate companies will not ask for these in that way. "Be careful as you search for better deals this holiday season. With the cost of everyday items rising it can be easy to fall for what seems like a great deal. "Keep your antivirus software updated and running. Scams like these prey on human weakness---so we need to work together." And AVG Threat Labs then goes on to show me some American Fake Order Scam Examples and offers to give me their note 'as a .PDF' (meaning I didn't have to waste my time 'typing it out'? ... ) Really; if I hadn't been typing it out (or reading it into a recording-device of some kind), I wouldn't have read it at all! because not-only do I trust my FREE AVG to shield me against known scams on the Internet https://www.avg.com/en-us/download-thank-you.php?product=FREEGSR but I also don't HAVE any "private" personal information kept on my machine(s). That last strategy is the one I'd suggest for most people---keep most of your money-info off of The Internet. What's YOUR anti-viral strategy?