• Only shop from Secure websites that show the https – Don’t trust websites that don’t have a Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption

  • If you have never purchased from the company before, check them out by phoning the company and checking whois.com to see how long the website has been around

  • Check their reviews

  • Don’t buy if it looks too good to be true

  • Use Credit Cards vs Debit Cards as this gives you added protection

  • Monitor your accounts by using automatic alerts

  • Never use the same password and don’t give out personal information