Stay Safe Online While Holiday Shopping
Posted On: October 12, 2020 by Farmers & Merchants Bank & Trust in: Cyber Security, Seasonal
Soon it will be the season for spending time with family, making hot chocolate, building snowmen and, of course, buying presents! With the wonderful power of technology, we can surround the Christmas tree with gifts in just a few clicks. Keep reading to learn all about cyber safety while you shop this holiday season.
Watch out for enticing ads.
It’s common to come across pop-up ads or tempting deals while you’re browsing. While they’re sometimes legitimate, it’s smarter to go to the website itself rather than clicking on the advertisement to avoid scams or viruses.
Beware of public Wi-Fi.
There’s nothing wrong with checking out your favorite store’s catalog while out in public, but making purchases is where it gets risky. Never enter your personal information to make a purchase while connected to a public Wi-Fi network
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