Online shopping from a computer or smartphone can save you time and money, but it can also give online scammers their biggest opportunity of the year. Double-check the URL in your browser to be sure you’re on a secure Web site, and that the information you’re sending will be encrypted. Don’t be put off by security questions a merchant might ask–such as where you lived in the past–especially when ordering big ticket items. Be wary of SMS and be suspicious if you get a message purporting to be from your financial institution.”]
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