It's that time of year. Shoppers will be kicking it into high gear. So will thieves. Identity theft is a problem world wide. There are several things you can do to protect yourself. When making in store purchases with a credit/debit card run them as credit transactions, rather than debits. That way, you're protected from liability for fraudulent purchases, and you avoid compromising your PIN. Here's some great advice for protecting yourself when shopping online...

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