The holiday shopping season is here and so are fake websites, malicious links, and even fake charities waiting to take advantage of unsuspecting shoppers.
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Watch out for fake websites
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Only use trusted, secure sites
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Use a credit card for online purchases
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Beware of phishing emails
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Monitor bank accounts for strange activity
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Avoid deals that are too good to be true
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Protect your devices by downloading the latest software updates
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Turn on multi-factor authentication and set strong passwords
The Virginia Beach Police Department also shared these steps to reduce your risk of package theft:
Ship Packages to Work or to a Local Store location