It’s spooky season, and if you’re looking to get into the fun with a Halloween costume and decorations, you can find some good deals online—but beware of those that are too good to be true.

The Better Business Bureau’s Scam Tracker has received reports of phony websites sending fake coupons through the mail or to your email.

Goblins, also known as scammers, will post ads on social media sites linking to their fake websites. If you enter your payment information into one of these sites, you may get ghosted before the item arrives.

If you’re tempted by a deal from a company you’ve never heard of or purchased from before, the BBB says to follow these steps to protect your money.

Research before you buy. Search the company name with the term “scam” or “complaint” to see if others have c

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