Fraud Alerts

 

Internet Shopping

 

  • Shop only at Internet merchants you know and trust; if in doubt, check with the Better Business Bureau or search the Internet for reviews about the merchant.
  • Beware of e-mails offering cut-rate prices on items; if the offer sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
  • If you receive an unsolicited e-mail from an Internet merchant, do not click on the links within it. Instead, locate the merchant's web site address through a reputable search engine or type the known address.
  • Check Internet merchants' refund policies; some merchants set a deadline for returns or charge a fee to accept return merchandise.
  • Never share your passwords with anyone. Use different passwords for different web sites.
  • Do not provide your Social Security number, birth date or mother's maiden name in an e-mail or within a merchant's web site.
  • Ensure your computer has the latest anti-virus software installed before shopping online.
  • Always print and save the confirmation page when completing an online purchase.