Plano-based Electronic Data Systems passes along eight ways to keep your identity and credit cards safe while shopping on the Internet for eggnog and fruitcake this holiday season.
Most of these are basic, common-sense tips.
But a little more common sense never hurt anyone.
1. Know the online merchant.
2. Ensure you are shopping at a secure Web site.
3. Review privacy and security policies for the companies you do business with online.
4. Be proactive in protecting your security.
5. Do not use personal information for passwords.
6. Monitor online activity regularly.
7. Be aware that international security and privacy standards may be different.
8. Beware of “phishing” e-mails that appear to be from trusted merchants.
Some sobering statistics on online fraud and in-depth explanations of each tip are available at EDS’s site.
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