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Watch Out for Holiday Scams

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While nobody likes to think about it, holiday scams are a real thing. And the best way to avoid them is to protect yourself. We’ve put together a few tips that could help you avoid some of the more common ones.

  • Shop secure sites. This means looking for the https:// at the beginning of the URL in your browser.
  • Use strong passwords. If it’s been a while since you updated your passwords on your favorite shopping sites, now could be a good time to update them.
  • Use one credit card. This makes it easy for you to track everything you buy online. If you don’t recognize a charge, report it immediately.
  • Shop with security. Using a chip-enabled card is a good idea, but so are mobile pay options such as Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, and Google Pay.

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