It’s that time of year when hordes of shoppers head out to buy holiday gifts.
Here are some tips from the Pasco Sheriff’s Office (PSO), with consumer safety in mind, aimed at helping you enjoy a safe holiday season:
- Park in a well-lit and highly visible spot, remove belongings when exiting the car and store packages in a trunk, out of sight.
- When shopping online, use secure websites for purchases; secure websites include an “s” with https:// (instead of http://).
- Use a credit card instead of a debit card for additional security when buying online.
- Do not buy gift cards from an auction or community website.
- Have packages delivered to a safe location such as an office, a package room or to a trusted neighbor who is home.
- Beware of suspiciously low pricing. (If a deal looks too good, it may be fake.)
Remember, taking precautions can go a long way toward ensuring your safety.
You can find more crime prevention tips by checking the PSO’s social media channels and visiting News.PascoSheriff.com.
Published November 15, 2023
