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Cybersecurity Guidelines for E-commerce Consumers
3-4 BE AWARE OF SUSPICIOUS URLS
• Avoid clicking on links you see on messages (email, SMS, or social
media) or web (usually in advertisements), as these may redirect you
to fake websites.
• Be aware of fake websites which, for example, offer unrealistic prices
for products.
3-5 SHOP USING SECURE APPS, DEVICES AND NETWORKS
• Be aware of fake apps and websites. Those can be avoided by, for
example, downloading apps from the official app stores.
• It is highly recommended to avoid conducting e-commerce transactions
or entering your social media credentials on public devices (e.g.,
business center computers at hotels) or connecting to public Wi-Fi
networks (e.g., airport Wi-Fi).
3-6 REPORT INCIDENTS QUICKLY
• If your e-commerce account has been hacked, act fast and inform the
merchant.
• If your payment card information has been stolen, contact your bank
immediately.
• If your device has been compromised, contact local authorities. The
earlier you report any incident, the more you can limit damages.
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