Experts everywhere are encouraging shoppers to be on the lookout for scammers well ahead of Thanksgiving.
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- "One of the first things to do is retire that debit card for any purchases. Only use at ATM," Monde Donaldson with the Better Business Bureau said. "We warn people to use credit cards. In case anything goes wrong with your purchase, you'll get your money back."In some cases, your entire account can get hacked without your knowledge and the bank may not offer a quick turnaround for a solution.
"Be wary of a business advertising online that you can't find a street address or website," Donaldson said. "If you just see a name or number, just go on from there because you don't want to shop for them." Guy Garrett with the University of West Florida's Center for Cybersecurity says only use your debit card at a reputable ATM."For example, instead of carrying around a physical card, consider using Google Wallet or Apple Pay," he said. "Those actually have a token system where if somebody was trying to get that information, the information on the card is not available to them and those processes are considered a lot safer than carrying a physical card.
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