Credit & ID Protection Tips

Wallet & Identity

• Keep your valuable close to your person, thieves strike when shoppers are distracted by sales & shiny objects
• Use only familiar websites and be sure to avoid Phishing scams
• Look for the secure lock (SSL) Secure Sockets Layer
• Use Pay Pal verses your personal credit card
• Update and strengthen your passwords
• Privatize your Wi-fi
• Top Scams to watch out for this holiday season

Bogus Charitable Donations

• Fake or Free Gift Cards
• Scam Shopping Sites
• Free I-pad