9 TIPS FOR AVOIDING SCAMS ON CYBER MONDAY

~ Install, update, and activate your security software and only connect to legitimate Wi-Fi networks.

~ Use strong, unique passwords - Long passwords, including letters, numbers, and symbols are more secure.

~ Make sure it's the right site - Phishers' links and pop-ups may lead to fake sites that look authentic but are actually designed to steal your log-in and financial information.

~ Shop from secure sites - The web address should start with https:// and have a padlock icon.  Look for Better Business Bureau and TRUSTe symbols.

~ Beware of gimmicks and deals that are too good to be true - Stick to legitimate retailers.

~ Use a separate email account for online shopping and marketing to protect your personal correspondence and information.

~ Use a credit card rather than debit card to protect your bank account and information and to allow you to dispute charges.

~ Read privacy agreements to avoid your information being sold or stolen.

~ Submit a complaint form on the Federal Trade Commission website if you do encounter fraud.
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SAFE TURKEY TIPS

Before you gobble up that turkey, check out these food safety tips to make sure your holiday is a healthy one . . .

~ Thaw frozen turkeys in the refrigerator.  Leaving them to thaw at room temperature allows bacteria to multiply which could cause food poisoning.

~ Color is not a reliable indication of doneness.  Always use a food thermometer to check the innermost part of the thigh and wing and thickest part of the breast.  It's the only way to make sure your turkey reaches the minimum required internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

~ Cooking stuffing inside your turkey is not a good practice.  Because stuffing inside the bird must also reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit, food safety experts recommend cooking it separately.

~ Pack leftovers in small containers for quicker cooling and refrigerate promptly.
Source: Andrea Astrachan, Consumer Advisor



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