RNC reminds people to be safe while shopping online

    Wednesday, 26 November 2025 12:00

    By Tonya Organ

    Cst Stephanie Myers says fraudsters are creating fake websites, posting too good to be true deals, and sending convincing emails and texts designed to steal personal or financial information.

    Before you click on that great online deal to cover off some of your holiday shopping, the RNC wants shoppers to score a deal and not a scam. Police say while you are shopping for that perfect deal, fraudsters are shopping for you. Cst Stephanie Myers says they’re creating fake websites, posting too good to be true deals, and sending convincing emails and texts designed to steal personal or financial information. She says use trusted websites with secure checkouts and be suspicious of amazing offers. Use secure devices and networks and Myers says always monitor your bank and credit card statements. She says people can protect accounts by using strong, unique passwords and multi-factor authentication.

     

     

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