City of Kannapolis issued the following announcement on Dec. 4.
Please remember to shop safely this holiday season. Do not leave packages visible in your car. Lock them in the trunk, or if possible, take them directly home.
If you are shopping online, remember the following tips:
- Before surfing the Internet, secure your personal computers by updating your security software. Everyone’s computer should have anti-virus, anti-spyware and anti-spam software, as well as a good firewall installed.
- Keep your personal information private and your password secure. Do not respond to requests to “verify” your password or credit card information unless you initiated the contact. Legitimate businesses will not contact you in this manner.
- Beware of “bargains” from companies with whom you are unfamiliar — if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is!
-Use secure websites for purchases. Look for the icon of a locked padlock at the bottom of the screen or “https” in the URL address.
- Shop with companies you know and trust. Check for background information if you plan to buy from a new or unfamiliar company.
- To avoid purchasing counterfeit products, carefully examine the products you want to buy for signs of missing information (manufacturing information, warranty, product codes, etc.), broken or missing safety seals, different or incomplete packaging, and subtle or obvious changes to a company logo.
To find more useful shopping tips and personal safety information, visit the National Crime Prevention Council’s website at www.ncpc.org.
Original source can be found here.
Source: City of Kannapolis
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