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Safe Shopping 2020
If it's too good to be true, it probably is.
Be aware of unrealistic discounts or coupons, many of them are scams.Avoid buying from sites you don't know.
Purchasing from known sites reduces the risk of being scammed.Don't scan QR Codes.
Criminals can place their own sticker over the legitimate one so that whenyou scan it, you will be redirected to a fake site.
Don't use free WiFi to check prices.
Criminals can connect to your device. Instead, use mobile data or a VPNVerify You're on the Correct Shopping Cart Page.
You may be on a fake page that looks like the official one.
Pay With a Credit Card.
You may be paid back if you quickly report fraudulent transactions. Don't use a debit card.
Even Better...Pay With a Gift Card
Gift cards are not tied to your bank account and have a limited amount.
Only Use Websites That Start With "HTTPS:"
Ensure the "s" is in there and there is a lock next to the URL.
Watch Out for Emails About Shipping Issues.
Don't click on any links. Instead, manually go to the official site and check if there are any issues.
Avoid Posting Online What You Purchased.
Scammers may try to follow up with you pretending to be the merchant.
Not Sure About a Site or Link?
Run the URL through VirusTotal.com to check if it's fine.
Received a Gift Card? Make Sure It's Legit.
If someone sent you a gift card, thank the person who gave it to you to make sure it is legit BEFORE you click on it!
Don't Accept Electronic Gifts Such As USB Memory Sticks.
They can be full of malware.