Protect Yourself From Cyber Grinches
‘The busy holiday shopping season is in full swing, with malls and Internet sites expecting heavy traffic right through to the end of the year.
Online retail sales reached nearly $16 billion last holiday season, and this year promises to be equally impressive, experts report.
Shoppers should take extra precaution when dealing with Internet commerce. The Better Business Bureau has joined with the National Consumers League and the National Cyber Security Alliance to offer 12 simple steps to protect consumers from being taken:
# Know the business you’re dealing with. Check out unfamiliar sellers with the Better Business. If you’re buying gifts on an online auction site that provides a feedback forum, check the track record of the seller before you bid. Remember: Unsolicited e-mails offering products from an unknown company should be a “red flag” that they may be fraudulent.’
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