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MetroWest Public Safety Helpful Tips While Shopping Online
December 3, 2022 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Online shopping continues to be a popular alternative to hitting those brick-and-mortar stores. MetroWest Public Safety would like to remind our community of some helpful tips to help keep you safe while holiday 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