Today we are going to look at ways
to protect yourself while doing online shopping.
This is taken from the Traveler's webiste:
https://www.travelers.com/prepare-prevent/holiday-safety.aspx- You should research retailers to make sure they are
reputable and have a secure network and website. Avoid buying from a site
that does not have a secure socket layer (SSL) encryption installed. Look
for the 's' at the beginning of a URL – HTTPS:// instead of HTTP:// – to
help determine if a site is SSL secured.
- Read the site's privacy policy to learn how the
personal information you provide will be used.
- Use only one credit card for online purchases. Be sure
to open statements when received to check for fraudulent charges or
activity.
- If you receive an email regarding sales or discounts from a particular retailer, log on directly to the official website for the business. Avoid linking to it from an unsolicited email.
Tomorrow we will look at emails and attachments.
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