MetroWest Public Safety Tips for safe Online Shopping

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