Safe Shopping Tips from the FTC

FTC Consumer Alert titled "Holiday Shopping? How To Be On Guard When You’re Online" - great tips that everyone should read no matter what time of year it is.

The site also contains a link to OnGuard Online, which goes into more detail about ways to protect yourself.

From the OnGuard Online site:

"OnGuardOnline.gov provides practical tips from the federal government and the technology industry to help you be on guard against Internet fraud, secure your computer, and protect your personal information."

There's also a fun little "Auction Action" game you should play while you're there, it will test your smarts about using online auction sites. Unfortunately I can't provide a link since it opens in its own pop-up window, but you'll find it near the top center of the page at the OnGuard Online site.

Helpful links for smart online shoppers

Greetings everyone! With the holiday shopping season in full swing, I thought it was a good time to post links to some helpful information.

The link below will take you to one of Firemountain's blogs - it's chockfull of tips to keep you safe while you shop online:

Fraud Prevention Tips from Firemountain

Here is a link to another of Firemountain's blogs; full of more good info, but be especially sure to read the section called "Common Internet Scams & Warning Signs":

Fire on Fire - Online Safety Tips

Shopping online isn't the only thing we need to be educated about these days; keeping our computers safe while being online is also a concern. For information on viruses and Internet security, be sure to check out M&D Creative Concepts' blog:

M&D Creative Concepts Security Communications

Thanks to Firemountain and M&D Creative Concepts for allowing me to share these links with you. Be sure to also visit the stores of these fine sellers, their customer service is second to none - I know first-hand!

The Store at Firemountain
M & D Creative Concepts

Happy Holidays to all!