Mother's Day, Christmas, and other holidays are approaching, representing an excellent opportunity to take advantage of discounts and promotions in e-commerce, as well as to give a special gift to our loved ones. The increase in commercial activity in November due to savings payments and bonuses is also accompanied by common risks such as fraud, scams, or unauthorized charges. Giovanna Cardellicchio, General Manager of APC Experian, warns that “it is essential to take all security measures before providing your personal data on a website or mobile app”. The specialist points out that it is important to avoid entering banking information through links sent via text messages, WhatsApp, or email. She also added: “If you have any doubts, the best thing is to contact the store or the bank directly before making the purchase”. With the aim of promoting safe and responsible shopping, she provided several recommendations to protect your finances: use trusted devices and secure networks (preferably your cellular carrier's network or a protected Wi-Fi network); shop on recognized portals to prevent your personal and financial data from being exposed; keep a record of your transactions as a backup in case of fraud claims; activate notifications for your financial movements via email or banking apps; verify that the payment system is secure, reliable, and protects your personal data; read the purchase policies to avoid automatic subscriptions or the misuse of your information.
