Shop Safely This Holiday Season
The holiday season is here! That means you’ll likely be doing plenty of shopping. Whether you’re shopping in person or online, there are plenty of important things to remember to keep you and your personal information safe. Help protect yourself with these safe shopping tips!
· Make Purchases on a Single Credit Card
o Using a single card for your purchases makes tracking your spending easier. It can also reduce your risk of having multiple cards’ information exposed in the event of a data breach or other security event.
· Buy from Reputable Retailers
o There are plenty of deals out there during the holidays, but there are also plenty of scams that are made to look convincing. Buying from reputable retailers can help protect you—some deals are too good to be true!
· Use Reliable Payment Methods
o Check, cash, and card are popular payment methods for a reason. Be cautious of sellers who ask you to pay with services like Venmo or Cashapp, through wire transfers, or with gift cards. These methods have fewer protections for buyers and are often used by scammers, making it difficult to recover lost funds.
· Regularly Monitor Your Accounts
o Reviewing your account statements frequently can help catch suspicious activity when it happens. During the busy holiday season, it can be easy for a suspicious transaction to slip through the cracks—but checking regularly (and even setting up activity notifications on your cards with Sun Card$afe) can help give an extra layer of protection to you and your accounts.
With these safety tips, you’re all set to enjoy another great holiday season (although they’re great to keep in mind for the rest of the year, too)! For additional tips, visit our website’s security page. Happy holidays!