Consumer Alert
Top tips for avoiding scams at the holidays
Now that the holiday shopping season is in full swing, scammers are shopping too, looking for people to separate from their money.
The .gov means it’s official.
Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site.
The site is secure.
The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely.