Be safe and savvy while doing holiday shopping

SAN DIEGO COUNTY – Every year holiday shopping crowds seem to grow bigger, thus many people opt to shop online. But that can pose other risks besides encounters with angry shoppers and running for the last super sale item, such as identity theft and fraudulent sales transactions. How is a busy shopper supposed to stay safe online and in stores when the holiday shopping season opens?

Safe online shopping

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) cautions online shoppers to keep identity theft and unscrupulous retailers in mind, and beware of shopping scams more prevalent during the holiday shoppin...