Safety Reminder for the Holiday Season

With the holiday season already here and in light of the pandemic, many people are enjoying the convenience of online shopping.  MetroWest Public Safety would like to remind our community of some helpful tips to help keep you safe while shopping online:

• Beware of shopping-related phishing schemes
• Avoid suspicious or unfamiliar retailers
• Don’t shop online using free WiFi unless you’re using a virtual private network (VPN)
• Don’t save sensitive info on sites or in your browser
• Avoid suspicious or unfamiliar retailers
• Secure accounts with strong passwords
• Keep an eye on your credit report
• Ship to a secure location