As the holiday shopping season gets underway, officials are warning to be careful about protecting your identity.
AAA is recommending a few steps shoppers can take to keep their personal information away from cyber criminals.
- Don’t shop on an unsecured Wi-Fi network or a public computer.
- Stick to websites you’re familiar with.
- Create strong passwords.
- Don’t let your credit card out of your sight at retail locations.
- Keep your smart phone in a secure place at all times.
AAA says identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes, and as online shopping continues to increase, there’s an increased risk of having your information stolen.
