SERVPRO of Norwood West Roxbury Provides Shopping Online Tips.

11/12/2021 (Permalink)

Online shopping is blooming this year. It’s important to take steps to protect yourself when shopping online.

Online shopping is blooming this year. It’s important to take steps to protect yourself when shopping online especially during the holiday season.

It makes it more lucrative for scammers. They can trick buyers into paying for goods they won’t receive or even obtain personal information. 

Here are some online shopping tips:

• Think before you click: Beware of ads encouraging clicking on links and leaving a website to another. 
• Do your homework: Prior to making a purchase, read reviews and learn more about a company. 
• Consider your payment options: A credit card is much better than using a debit card. 
• Watch what you give away: Be alert to the kinds of information being collected to complete your transaction.
• Keep tabs on your bank and statements: Set up alerts so that if your credit card is used, you will receive a text message.
• Keep a clean machine: Be sure that all internet-connected devices like computers and smartphones are free from malware.
• Use secure Wi-Fi: Public Wi-Fi to shop online is convenient, but you should use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) or your phone as a hotspot.

SERVPRO of Norwood West Roxbury is available 24/7 including holidays and weekends to assist you with your home restoration needs to get it back to “Like it never even happened.”