Shopping Safely Online

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What is this resource? 

This is a resource created by the University of Maryland Safe Data Safe Families Project that discusses how to safely shop online while protecting your personal information.

What will I learn? 

After you review this online resource, you will be able to:

  • Identify characteristics of trustworthy online retailers.
  • Describe strategies to keep your information safe while shopping online.

Key Vocabulary (to keep in mind):

  • URL 
  • Data 
  • Encrypted 
  • HTTPS 
  • PayPal 
  • ApplePay 
  • GooglePay 
  • Craigslist 
  • Online marketplaces 
  • Public WiFi networks

How can I access this resource? 

To access this resource, view the embedded PDFs below, available in both English and Spanish.

Click here to navigate to English PDF

Click here to navigate to Spanish PDF

 

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