1. Common Sense
Never give out your credit card number, social security number, or any other sensitive personal details via email
Don't use public unsecured wi-fi internet access to make online purchases
2. Use Strong Passwords
Use different or unique passwords for each site
3. Stay Updated
Make sure your operating system and your internet browser are updated with the lates securitv fixes and patches.
Use solid anti-virus or anti-malware software
4. Look For The Lock
Make sure the website has the SSL encrypted. Never ever buy anything from a website that doesn't have the 'https' in the website address.
Use a payment service like paypal since they often provide additional security and liability coverage
5. Use Credit , Not Debit
Use a credit card online instead of a debit card.
If you use a credit card, your liability on fraudulent charges is capped at only $50 as long as you report the fraud within 30 or 60 days (depending on the company)
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