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SAFE ONLINE HOLIDAY SHOPPING |
We want to help you protect your hard-earned cash from the scammers and hackers that pop up every year. It's like they don't care about the naughty list! Here is what we think is cheerful and what we think is coal-worthy for shopping online this holiday season.
What to know:
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Keeping an eye on your bank statements
Your first line of defense against identity theft and fraud is to pay close attention to your financial records. You can usually follow this data up-to-the-minute online. Flag any suspicious activity (like being charged for a purchase you didn't make) and contact the institution immediately.
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Shopping on public wi-fi
You shouldn't ever online shop or access important accounts (like banking) while connected to public wi-fi. If you must buy a few gifts online while away from your home or work network, use a VPN (virtual private network) or mobile hotspot.
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Sharing more than you feel comfortable with
While you need to share data to make a purchase online, you should be wary of any retailer that is requesting more information than you feel comfortable sharing. Oftentimes, you don't need to fill out every field, and you shouldn't if you don't want to.
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