Don't Get Caught by these Online Shopping Risks

Black Friday is right around the corner, so be ready to shop and to do it safely. While the virtual marketplace provides you with a seamless, convenient, time-saving shopping experience, it also exposes you to potential pitfalls. 

Here's how to identify key warning signs so you can stay safe and secure while shopping online.

Use a Stronger Password

How long has it been since you changed your passwords? The online shopping season is upon us, and now is a great time to do it. To learn more about password best practices, message us today and we’ll be happy to help.

Save Money, Not Info

Saving your credit card information with a third party (browser or vendor) may be convenient, but it comes with a steep risk when they eventually experience a breach. Manually enter your credit card information every time to reduce the risk of credit card and identity theft.

Double Down During Phishing Season

As the holidays approach and online sales increase, legitimate emails sent to your inbox will increase as well. Be on the lookout for phishing scams masquerading as trusted companies. Always double check the domain in an email that looks like it came from a trusted source. Never click links that are sent to your email, instead you can always log in to your account directly. Contact us for more tips to keep you shopping online safely this holiday season.

Don't Buy from Sketchers

It’s easy to go down a shopping rabbit hole and end up at an unscrupulous website searching for a great bargain. However, just like you wouldn’t want to shop in a store that looks like it might not be there next month, you shouldn’t trust your credit card and personal information with a website that might disappear next month as well. When it comes to online shopping, it’s best to stick with reputable companies whose authenticity can be verified.

Trust Your Gut

Scammers are creating fake online shopping websites for the purpose of duping would-be customers into giving away their credit card and personal information for false bargains. If the deal looks too good to be true, it probably is.

Play it safe this holiday season. Be smart with these online shopping tips and if you want to learn more, contact us at info@bitxbit.com.