Would You Shop Here? Shopping Online
If you’re looking for a particular item, go to a well-known price-comparison site, such as Amazon.com or PriceGrabber.com. Don’t let a search engine pick a site for you because hackers seed search results with fraudulent sites. Don’t let a search engine pick a site for you
Text messages with notices of deals or gift card offers may be fake. If you respond, you may be prompted to divulge personal information, such as your credit card number. Don’t Respond to Text Message Shopping Deals
Hackers tap into Wi-Fi connections at hotspots, such as coffee shops, airports and hotels, to capture your personal information. That’s why you should never shop online using a public Wi-Fi connection. Don’t Shop Online in Public Places
Before you download shopping apps, check what sort of access they want to your phone. Only use apps that that require few permissions. Otherwise you could be giving broad access to your personal information. Don’t Give Apps Your Personal ID
If you purchase an item online and the seller asks you to wire your payment, don’t do it. Wiring money is inviting yourself to a fraud situation -- you have no way to get your money back if the item you purchase never arrives. Pay with a credit card so you can dispute the charges if you don’t get what you paid for. Don’t Wire Money to a Shopping Site
Don’t ever click on a link in an unsolicited e- mail to go shopping, even if the looks as if it came from a legitimate retailer. You’re safer going directly to a retailer’s site to see whether it’s having a sale rather than clicking on a link that could take you to a fraudulent site. Don’t Click on a Shopping
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