Carla is flipping the script today with an episode dedicated to how to online shop safely, and this one is packed full of tips to combat all those scams out there. Let's face it; with the holiday season in full swing, cyber criminals are ready to pounce at any chance to steal your information and tap into your bank account. Whether it’s a fake online store, a phishing email, or a text message scam, it’s more important than ever to secure your accounts and protect yourself and your money. Diligence is key this holiday season and unfortunately, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. 

Today’s topics include: 

• · Ways to spot fake online stores 
  
• · Gift card and cyber text messages scams 
  
• · Phishing emails and apps to track online purchases 
  
• · What to do after being scammed
  

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If you become a victim – Notify  

• · Inform the local police 
  
• · Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre 
  
• · Crime Stoppers 
  
• · The Competition Bureau 
  
• · Contact your credit reporting agencies TransUnion and Equifax