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Black Friday is here, and the hunt for epic deals is officially on! Whether you鈥檙e snagging that must-have gadget you鈥檝e been eyeing or indulging in some much-needed retail therapy, it鈥檚 an exciting time to shop. But while you鈥檙e racing for deals, cyber criminals are racing to catch unsuspecting shoppers.
The good news? With a few simple precautions, you can avoid their scams, shop safely, and enjoy those savings like a digital ninja!
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Have a plan
Sales events love to pressure you into quick decisions, but don鈥檛 fall for the hype! Take a breath and think before you buy. Make a list of must-haves, and don鈥檛 stray from it. You鈥檒l save money and avoid buyer鈥檚 remorse later.
Stick to the big names
Imagine buying a phone from a sketchy street corner鈥攕ounds risky, right? The same goes for online shopping! Stick with websites you know and trust, like the big ones you鈥檝e shopped from before. If something feels off or the deal is just too good, it鈥檚 probably not safe. Always check the website鈥檚 address and do a quick search to make sure it鈥檚 legit. It only takes a minute!
Don鈥檛 take the bait
Received an email or text offering 60% off? Emails or texts are a scammer’s favourite bait. Instead of clicking, type the store鈥檚 website into your browser or search for it yourself. If the sale is real, you鈥檒l find it on their site. If not, you just avoided a major headache!
Level up your password game!
Think of your password as your ultimate power-up. Simple ones like names or words won鈥檛 do the job. Use four random words, like 鈥淧urple-Robot-Coffee91,鈥� and you鈥檙e playing on expert mode! Want extra protection? Turn on Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) to block the cyber baddies. And if keeping up with all your passwords feels too hard, a password manager is your cheat code!
Protect your wallet
When shopping online, credit cards are your reliable sidekick. They protect you better from fraud and help you dispute any sketchy charges. For even more safety, try using PayPal or another secure payment service to keep your financial info safe.
Further information:
For more information on staying cyber secure, refer to the Australian Cyber Security Centre鈥檚 (ACSC) and . If think you鈥檝e fallen for a scam and need assistance, visit the ACSC鈥檚
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