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You need to be careful if you\u2019re planning to forgo the high street and shop online<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

You might think shopping online is the best way to avoid the misery of schlepping around the shops with gazillions of other grumpy prezzie-seekers.<\/p>\n

But cyber-scammers are always looking for ways to swindle shoppers and steal their hard-earned cash.<\/p>\n

If you want to protect yourself, there are a few simple ways to stop online shopping becoming the nightmare before Christmas.<\/p>\n

We spoke to Carl Leonard, principal analyst at the cybersecurity firm Forcepoint, who offered shoppers his advice on how to stay safe this Chrimbo.<\/p>\n

The first thing to do is look at the address in your web browser whenever you visit a shop because fraudsters often set up fake websites which are honeypots designed to steal your credit card details or other valuable personal information.<\/p>\n

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Always keep an eye out for this little lock icon when you\u2019re shopping on the internet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u2018When looking for that perfect Christmas gift online, always check first for the padlock in the top right-hand corner of your browser to find out if the site is using HTTPS rather than HTTP, making it more secure,\u2019 Carl said.<\/p>\n

\u2018Check the website address in your browser. Sometimes attackers add a character to a business name to create a brand new fake website, changing characters in the domain name (such as swapping the letter \u2018L\u2019 for a \u20181\u2019), or registering a new domain containing a shop name such as amazon.fake.com instead of the real address, which is amazon.com.<\/p>\n

\u2018Be aware that the certificates which are used to secure transactions you\u2019re making can be stolen \u2013 so if you are worried, close the browser.\u2019<\/p>\n

The security expert also advised people to be on the lookout for email scams.<\/p>\n

\u2018Be aware of festive offers that seem too good to be true because they probably are,\u2019 he continued.<\/p>\n

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Make sure you take precautions before shopping on the internet (Picture: Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u2018You should also look out for emails letting you know you have a parcel arriving \u2013 this is a common lure tactic for ransomware. The email might be spoofed to appear as though it\u2019s from a shop you have previously bought something from.<\/p>\n

\u2018If you\u2019re worried your bank details may have been compromised, contact the store and also check your bank balance, ideally without using a computer that\u2019s already suspected of being infected.\u2019<\/p>\n

MORE: I\u2019ve finished my Christmas shopping \u2013 and here\u2019s why you should get yours done before December<\/a><\/p>\n

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