Merchant Security and Shoppers During the Holidays
Ecommerce Security
I received these 8 Steps to Safe Holiday Shopping and merchant security from LifeLock in an email and couldn’t find a link, so, I’m posting it here. Great reminder that commerce is fueled by trust and security.
Shopping In-Store
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Stay aware of your surroundings and protect personal space at the ATM and registers.
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Inspect ATMs and point of sale terminals and look for tampering before swiping cards.
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Keep cards in sight when paying to deter dishonest cashiers.
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Store all receipts and closely check your monthly statements to verify transactions.
Shopping Online
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Be sure your anti-virus software is installed properly and up-to-date.
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Shop with retailers you trust and who have positive Better Business Bureau ratings.
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Avoid links and only visit shopping sites by directly typing in their website address.
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Don’t purchase items while using public computers or shared wireless networks.