While online shopping has skyrocketed, so have cyberattacks and scams. Here are 7 online shopping safety tips you need to know to keep your money, and your data, secure.
- Research retailers online to make sure they’re legitimate.
- Make sure the website is secure.
- Know your rights and the company’s returns policy.
- Keep software and virus protection up-to-date and use strong passwords for online accounts.
- Don’t use public Wi-Fi. Your standard data connection is more secure.
- Pay using a credit card. You’ll have more protection. Or use online services such as PayPal – so scammers can’t get hold of your bank details.
- Be smart. If a deal looks too good to be true, it probably is.
