Protecting your personal information when online shopping is important. Here are a few steps to ensure your information stays safe:
- Research the retailer. Check reviews and customer testimonies and look for accreditations or awards from industry groups.
- Look for the https lock symbol on the website. This indicates the website is secure and your connection to the site is encrypted.
- When shopping on mobile devices, make sure to use a secure network and not an open public network.
- Check the privacy policy and look for a secure payment method like credit card, PayPal, gift cards, or Apple Pay.
- Always use strong, unique passwords for your online accounts, and never share them.
- Never click on pop-ups or email links. These can be sources of scams, viruses, and spam.
