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And the RCMP has some online shopping advice consumers can use to keep the Grinches at bay this holiday season.

B次元官网网址淥nline shopping can be easy and convenient and a great way to quickly cross those names off your list,B次元官网网址� Vernon North Okanagan Media Relations Officer Const. Chris Terleski said. B次元官网网址淚n order to get the goods, youB次元官网网址檒l need to share some personal details such as your name, address, or credit card information. Even though there is some risk to it, there are things you can do to keep those transactions as secure as possible and safeguard your personal and financial information.B次元官网网址�

Here are some tips from the RCMP to help you navigate the world of online shopping safely and securely:

B次元官网网址� Secure websites display a closed padlock in the web address bar. Open or missing padlocks mean the data isnB次元官网网址檛 secure;

B次元官网网址� Avoid making purchases on public wifi and shop using your own data connection or through a virtual privacy network (VPN);

B次元官网网址� Avoid sites that are poorly designed or have poor graphics, they are likely a spoof;

B次元官网网址� Shop around retailers before purchasing. If an offer seems to good to be true, it probably is;

B次元官网网址� Checkout as a guest to avoid saving your personal information;

B次元官网网址� Utilize multi-factor authentication such as a pin or a fingerprint to verify login;

B次元官网网址� Use passphrases instead of passwords where possible;

B次元官网网址� Monitor your bank accounts and credit card statements regularly. Watch for and report any suspicious activity or transactions as soon as possible to your financial institution.

B次元官网网址淧ay attention to the sites you are visiting and keep an eye out for anything that seems out of the ordinary,B次元官网网址� said Terleski. B次元官网网址淜now what to look for, what to avoid, and trust your instincts. If it seems suspicious or too good to be true, it probably is.B次元官网网址�