Stay safe while shopping online: tips and best practices
Online shopping scams spike during the holiday season, with 73% of Americans having experienced an online scam. Common threats include fake websites, phishing emails, insecure transactions and counterfeit or undelivered items.
This article from Information Technology Services urges shoppers to stay vigilant by using trusted retailers, watching for fake reviews, avoiding suspicious seasonal offers, using secure payment methods and monitoring financial accounts. Additional tips include using strong passwords, avoiding public computers and disabling unused wireless features to help keep personal information safe.