Many people will shop online this holiday season, but shoppers aren't the only ones looking for deals.
"The scammers want a piece of the pie, as well," said Benjamin Lewis, a service engineer with EZ Micro Solutions in Whitehall Township.
He offered tips about staying safe online.
"There's one called a phishing attack which is a website that looks like one website but it's actually another," he explained. "If you get a message saying your PayPal account's been compromised or you received a package from UPS and you're not
expecting one, go to PayPal directly, go to ups.com."
If you come across a lesser known website offering something you want to buy, look into it.
"If you haven't heard of the company, definitely do your homework and research. There's got to be reviews out there," said Lewis.
Look for "https" at the beginning of a website, as opposed to "http", especially when you check out. That ensures it's a secure connection.
Lewis offered another tip.
"If there is a button on a website that points you to another website, when you put your mouse over it, make sure that the address that shows up at the bottom left of your screen is actually the address of that website," he said.
Computer security software company McAfee released its "12 Scams of the Holidays."
Among the tips: be aware of apps you download, make sure e-cards you receive are legitimate before you click on them, and be aware of fake online travel deal links if you're looking to book holiday travel plans.
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