While Black Friday and Cyber Monday might have some great deals, holiday shopping can come with risks. So Attorney General Jeff Landry is offering the following tips to help consumers shop safely online and in-person.
“I hope these tips help shoppers achieve maximum savings while keeping their personal information and hard-earned money secure,” said AG Landry. “I also encourage consumers to know the return policy and warranty information of your purchases and pass that along to gift recipients.”
Online Shopping
- Shop with trustworthy sellers on secure sites only. Be wary of businesses with whom you are not familiar.
- Keep your antivirus software on your computer and mobile device up to date. Doing so may help you to avoid non-secure websites and pop-up phishing scams.
- Watch out for phishing scams. Look out for unsolicited emails or texts with hyperlinks claiming you have a free gift waiting for you or a problem with your delivery.
