Illinois (KWQC) - As the holiday shopping season kicks off, the Illinois Department of Revenue shared safety tips to protect online shoppers from fraud and identity theft.

The IDOR said that with more people shopping online each year, the threat of cybercrime continues to grow. Shop with trusted retailers Consumers should stick to websites they know and trust, the IDOR said. Make sure the retailer has a physical address and customer service contact information. Pay with a credit card Credit cards offer stronger consumer protections than debit cards or other forms of payment, the IDOR said. Check for secure websites Before entering payment information, the IDOR said, look for “https” in the URL. Use strong passwords, enable multifactor authentication Create complex, unique passwords for ea

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