Tips for Smart Shopping During the Holiday Season

Here are eight easy ways you can shop smart, and help keep your identity safe this holiday season:

In Stores
1. Be aware of your surroundings and protect your personal space at the ATM and registers.
2. Inspect ATMs and points of sale terminals and look for tampering before swiping cards.
3. Keep cards in sight when paying to deter dishonest cashiers.
4. Store all receipts, and closely check your monthly statements to verify transactions.

Online
1. Be sure your anti-virus software is installed properly, and up-to-date.
2. Shop with retailers who you trust, and have a positive Better Business Bureau rating.
3. Avoid links. Instead, visit shopping sites by directly typing in their website addresses.
4. Don't purchase items while using public computers or shared wireless networks.

Another friendly tip from your friends at JWBI

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