SERVPRO of Newton Wellesley Provides Shopping Online Tips

11/12/2021 (Permalink)

There are important steps to take to protect yourself when shopping online especially during the holiday season.

Online shopping is very popular. There are important steps to take to protect yourself when shopping online especially during the holiday season.

Scammers, or hackers, can trick buyers into paying for goods they won’t receive or even obtain personal information. 

Here are some online shopping tips to keep in mind:

• Think before you click: Beware of ads on the internet. 
• Do your homework: Prior to making a purchase, read reviews and visit their website. 
• Consider your payment options: A credit card is much better than a debit card. 
• Watch what information you give: Be alert to the kinds of information being collected to complete your transaction.
• Keep tabs on your bank statements: Set up alerts so that if your credit card is used, you will receive a text message.
• Keep a clean machine: Be sure that all internet-connected devices such as PCs and smartphones are free from malware.
• Use a secure Wi-Fi: Public Wi-Fi is not cyber safe, use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) or your phone as a hotspot.

SERVPRO of Newton Wellesley is available 24/7 including holidays and weekends to assist you and get your home back to “Like it never even happened.”