Safe online holiday shopping: Tips to avoid scams in 2026

Scammers can try to trick you when you’re online shopping, but with some habits and awareness, you can spend confidently. 

In order help you stay safe while shopping during the holiday season, Ohio University’s Information Security Office encourages all students, faculty and staff to read this article from the National Cybersecurity Alliance.

The article discusses how scammers try to trick online shoppers, and it also shares nine helpful tips for avoiding scams.

You can read the article here.