Home Depot Scams
Are you planning to start a new home renovation? If so, it might be time to gather supplies. However, be aware of the various scams happening involving Home Depot. Many scammers are impersonating Home Depot to lure you into clicking phishing emails or offering bogus online deals and gift card scams. Just like with other scams, these criminals are not shy about lying to you and doing whatever they can to get your personal information — and ultimately, your money.
You might even come across sponsored posts that appear to be verified or safe. However, scammers can and do pay for ads to lure vulnerable people into clicking on their promotions. Here’s an example:
One person mentioned that they paid $9.95, but later noticed an additional $49 charge after checking out through this link.
You might even receive emails that look legitimate, like this example:
If you believed this email was real, you could have fallen for a scam. How can you recognize this is a scam?
Tips:
Verify URLs:
Always check website addresses and confirm they lead to the legitimate site. Even better, do a quick online search and go directly to the official website to validate whether the item or deal is real.
Never pay with gift cards:
Real businesses will never ask you to pay with gift cards for purchases or fees. This is a common red flag used in scams.
Check the sender’s email:
For job offers or communication about orders, make sure the email comes from an official company domain—not a personal or suspicious address.
Report suspicious activity:
If you find a deal that seems too good to be true, notify a store associate or report it to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.
Be skeptical of texts/emails:
Ignore unsolicited messages about packages, prizes, or account issues. Legitimate companies typically won’t ask for sensitive information through text or email.
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