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Before browsing online, make Don' use the same password
sure your computer' security for all your purchase sites.
software is up to date.
Avoid shopping while on
Consider alternate payment public Wi-Fi and from public
methods to your personal bank computers. If prompted, never
cards, such as prepaid gift cards save your account information
or disposable debit cards. (credit card, password, etc.) to
a computer that is not yours.
Be wary of pop-up and banner
ads when shopping online. Many Beware of counterfeits - fake
contain false information that products that imitate those
may lead you to a malicious site. made by real brands.
Authentic brands are
Make sure that any site indicators of quality and
prompting you to enter financial reliability. Companies invest in
information begins with “https://”. research and development to
The "s" stands for "secure" and is make sure their branded
accompanied by a locked padlock products are safe. Buying
symbol. quality products can mean the
difference between safety and
serious consequences, like
fires or threats to your health.
