shopping tips: 12 Tips to Safe Shopping Online
- 12/09/20 11:33 AM
These days, online shopping isn’t a risky, crazy or scary task, but with all of the cyber criminals out and about, you might want to think twice before clicking “submit payment.” If you are going to be shopping online, there are some things that you can do to keep yourself safe. Here are some tips: Tips for Avoiding Online Shopping Scams Think about this; if you were a cybercriminal, how would you lure a victim? You might put an ad on social media, for instance, sharing an amazing deal. If you see a deal that looks too good to be true, it probably … (27 comments)
shopping tips: 10 Ways to Keep Yourself Safe from Shopping Scams During the Holidays
- 11/11/20 05:54 AM
The winter holidays are a time for friends, family, and fun…and also fraud. Here are 10 ways that you can protect yourself from shopping scams this holiday season: Gift Card Scams Don’t ever give anyone your credit card information to claim a gift card that you hear about via email. Shop Smart Online shopping? Don’t do it while connected to a public Wi-Fi connection. These are not secure, and anyone can get access to your bank account, credit card, or log in information. Instead, use a VPN or your home network. Be Careful with Coupons Coupons can be great deals, but if they look too good to … (4 comments)
shopping tips: Protect Yourself from Holiday Shopping Scams
- 12/18/15 09:50 PM
Even though the highly publicized retail data breaches have involved off-line brick and mortar stores, this doesn’t mean that security is high with online shopping. Scammers and hackers are waiting for you in more ways than you know, such as: Fake product reviews Non-existent products Delivered products that don’t match what was seen on the retail site Shoppers being tricked into typing their credit card information into a purchase form on a phony shopping site Malicious attachments and phishing emails offering too good to be true discounts to install malware on your device. Let’s explore online shopping scams in more … (2 comments)
shopping tips: 8 ways to avoid holiday shopping scams
- 12/09/15 09:05 PM
So what will you be doing this holiday season to avoid getting scammed? The scammers really come out of the woodwork during the holidays, waiting to snatch their victims. It’s easier than you think to avoid getting ripped off or getting your entire bank account sucked dry. Here’s how to avoid getting tangled in a scammer’s net: Always inspect every purchase on your credit card statements to make sure you recognize them. If you must go with a lesser-known seller (because the product is very unique), then first Google them for any bad reviews. Keep in mind that raving reviews … (3 comments)
shopping tips: It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like the Holiday Shopping Season
- 12/07/14 02:48 AM
The holiday season is in full force. Not only is it time to bring out the tinsel while jamming out to holiday music, it’s also time to buckle down on your holiday shopping. Have you made your holiday shopping list yet? Luckily, in the U.S., the biggest shopping days of the year are coming up meaning lots of shopping deals at stores on and offline to help you complete your holiday shopping list.
There are people out there who are really gung-ho about Black Friday—camping outside a department store the night before and fighting the masses for the half-price widescreen … (0 comments)
These days, online shopping isn’t a risky, crazy or scary task, but with all of the cyber criminals out and about, you might want to think twice before clicking “submit payment.”
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