Black Friday and Cyber Mondayhold special places of prominence on the holiday shopping calendar.
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On the flip side, you also must be careful about how and where you use your credit card.
When making a purchase online, ensure you stick to your own private home Wi-Fi web connection.
Making purchases over public Wi-Fi networks greatly increases the risk of your personal information being exposed to hackers.
Here’s more onwhat to watch for with credit card scams.
Your credit card company might also provide various services to help you deal with possible fraud with your card.
This is especially true for charities that might try and reach you via emails or online ads.
Before you make a donation, check out the organization or charity.
Charity Navigator assigns a “Give With Confidence” designation to the organizations it deems safe to donate to.
“Scammers simply create fake websites or mobile apps that look like legitimate retailers,” he explained.
“Logos, fonts and website design might look very similar to well-known brands.
Fraudsters might also use social media or other channels to advertise such fake stores to lure victims.”
What to do if you find a scam?
For more holiday shopping help, find outwhat tips CNET recommendsto get ready for Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
