Day 5 of Holiday Privacy: Be Critical of Social Media Deals

The holiday season is one of giving … and one of privacy risks, both online and off. Many shoppers are willing to throw caution to the wind in order to get the best deals on the perfect gifts for their special someones. However, holiday shoppers can have their presents, and enjoy personal privacy too. Check back every day from now until Christmas for new tips on how to maintain your private life both online and off during the holidays. Today’s tip is to be critical of social media deals.

Day 5 of Holiday Privacy: Be Critical of Social Media Deals

The holiday season is an expensive time of year for many. It’s no wonder that, when we shop online, we’re hoping to find the best possible deals to lighten the strain. Many of these deals present themselves to us through social media. Platforms like Facebook and Instagram even have shopping features built in, touting astounding prices from any business that can pay for sponsored ads. Unfortunately, if some of these deals seem a little too good to be true (especially if they come from a business you’ve never heard of before), there’s a decent chance that they’re  scams. Every time you come across a social media sale that you want to take part in, think critically about it first, and do some research to figure out if it’s legitimate, or just a trick to part you from your money.

Come back tomorrow for another holiday privacy tip and check out the one from yesterday here!

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