Use best practices while shopping safely online this holiday season

FALLBROOK – With all of the different online shopping destinations this holiday season, it can be easy to click on this year’s must-have toys, Candylocks dolls or WowWee Pinkfong’s Baby Shark Official Song Puppet, and pay for them immediately. And according to a recent survey conducted by TopCashback.com, 71% of Americans plan to shop online this year; however, it’s important not to fall victim to identity theft or other not-so-jolly situations by recognizing the sources of scams.

First, avoid suspicious websites. Especially when looking for the hottest toy of the season, shoppers may come acr...