Last-minute holiday shopping is ‘one of the keys to success for crooks,’ expert says. How to stay safe
Publishing timestamp: 2023-12-22 12:54:14
Summary
The article warns last-minute holiday shoppers about the increased risk of fraud and provides five steps to protect oneself from falling prey to scams. The steps include checking website security, verifying the legitimacy of online retailers, using strong passwords and two-factor authentication, being cautious of too-good-to-be-true offers, and contacting financial institutions if scammed.
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