Gardaí in Donegal have issued a number of shopping advice ahead of the Christmas period.
There are a few measures the public can take to ensure their money is secure.
Gardaí are recommending the public to consider the following advice:
- Buy from trusted sources
- Understand risk and think twice before purchasing
- Check the seller’s reviews and ratings
- Ensure data transfer is secure
- Save all documents related to online purchases
- If you don’t make a purchase, don’t leave identity or card details behind
- Check the website payment security
- Never send card details by email, text or other messaging methods
- Don’t send money to someone you don’t know – check first
- Use credit cards when purchasing online.
