The Department of Public Safety encourages all to stay cybersafe while finishing holiday shopping online by making sure to use safe methods for purchases. Before providing personal or financial information, check the website’s privacy policy and make sure you understand how your information will be stored or used. One simple tip is if you can use a credit card as opposed to a debit card, do it. There are laws that limit your liability for fraudulent credit card charges. The same protection is not offered for debit cards. Also, be wary of any emails or correspondence that requests personal information. Scammers are out there and legitimate businesses will not solicit this type of information through email.
