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12 shopping tips for the holidays

11. Protect your personal information Make sure your credit card information is protected throughout the holiday season, both at stores and online. When shopping online, check for privacy and security seals that indicate security and privacy measures have been verified. Be sure to read the online retailer’s privacy policy before providing personal information, and only give the information necessary to consummate the transaction. When at a retailer, make sure the receipt doesn’t include your entire credit card number. When shopping online, delete your cookies and browser history, and do not let websites store your credit card information.
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By the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation

11. Protect your personal information

Make sure your credit card information is protected throughout the holiday season, both at stores and online. When shopping online, check for privacy and security seals that indicate security and privacy measures have been verified. Be sure to read the online retailer’s privacy policy before providing personal information, and only give the information necessary to consummate the transaction.

When at a retailer, make sure the receipt doesn’t include your entire credit card number. When shopping online, delete your cookies and browser history, and do not let websites store your credit card information.