Feature Article:
Be a careful consumer this holiday season.
As the holidays approach, many people are
on the lookout for the best possible deals. Don't let the lure of low
prices make you a victim of scams, identity theft, or worse.
Here are a few tips to make your holiday shopping safer:
1. Only go to recognized shopping websites. If you find a fringe website
with deals that seem too good to be true, they probably are.
2. Many websites offer special discounts to members. It will ask for
billing information, and what you may not realize is that you will begin
to get charged monthly for these discounts. Over time, the discounts are
nothing compared to the fees.
3. Don't enter your credit card information into any website that does
not have a safety certificate. Look for the lock symbol in your internet
browser to be sure.
When in doubt, do your shopping in person rather than online. Click
here for a list of local merchants
offering special discounts to veterans.
