Before you shop online, you should take the following steps to secure your transactions:
- Take steps to ensure your device is secure
– Keep up-to-date antivirus protection
– Update software regularly - Create strong passwords to secure your accounts
– Use a combination of upper and lower case letters, symbols, and numbers
– Use two-factor authentication, if available - Shop with reputable merchants
– Look for the lock symbol on the merchant's web page
– Verify the merchant's security certificate - Pay with a credit card instead of a debit card
– Credit cards offer better protection against fraud
– Never save your credit card information with a merchant - Keep track of your purchases and monitor your account
– Review your credit card statements to make sure all charges are accurate
– Contact the merchant immediately if you notice something suspicious
