{"id":15174,"date":"2015-11-27T12:01:41","date_gmt":"2015-11-27T16:01:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.befrugal.com\/blog\/?p=15174"},"modified":"2015-11-27T12:03:11","modified_gmt":"2015-11-27T16:03:11","slug":"10-tips-for-safe-shopping-on-cyber-monday","status":"archive","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.befrugal.com\/blog\/holiday-shopping-2\/10-tips-for-safe-shopping-on-cyber-monday\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Tips for Safe Shopping on Cyber Monday"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Before you shop online on Cyber Monday, take a few steps to ensure a safe and secure shopping experience:<\/p>\n

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  1. Check the URL address for a padlock symbol and make sure it is secure (also check for the \u201cs\u201d in \u201chttps\u201d).<\/li>\n
  2. Keep your antivirus software updated.<\/li>\n
  3. Frequently update and differentiate all your passwords to maintain a \u201chealthy\u201d password hygiene.<\/li>\n
  4. Never click on a link in an email if you are not familiar with the sender.<\/li>\n
  5. Use a security code and keep your mobile phone \u201clocked\u201d at all times.<\/li>\n
  6. Verify any downloaded apps are from a trusted source. Read permissions carefully before you download.<\/li>\n
  7. Enable text message verification for your accounts if possible.<\/li>\n
  8. Shop online with a secure network connection, not on public WiFi. Disable automatic WiFi connectivity.<\/li>\n
  9. Check your credit card statement frequently for charges that you don\u2019t recognize.<\/li>\n
  10. Don\u2019t Panic! Report any suspicious activity to your bank or credit card company as soon as possible, and they will walk you through all necessary steps to solve a problem.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Happy Shopping!<\/p>\n

    PS: Don't forget to click through BeFrugal before you shop for cash back, online coupons and deals!<\/p>\n

    Photo thanks to\u00a0Faruk Ate\u015f<\/a>\u00a0on Flickr.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\"\"<\/a>

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