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Shop ’till you drop
It’s hard to believe, but the holidays are right around the corner and advertisers and marketers are making sure we are all aware. For those of you who opt out of the holiday mall madness and choose to battle the online crowds, check out this article from USA Today about e-commerce sites offering different options for purchasing that expand beyond basic credit card purchases. A survey in the article finds that over one third of consumers feel that services like PayPal, Google Check-out, or Bill Me Later are more secure than entering their credit card information online. Regardless of how you shop, we all need to be on our toes when it comes to protecting ourselves from credit card fraud and identity theft. In the spirit of the holidays and it’s subsequent online shopping, stay tuned for this week’s top tips on keeping your identity safe.
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