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It seems that just couple of years ago, consumers were skeptical about shopping online, but today it’s become the norm.

It comes with some risks, however. The FBI Internet Crime Report shows that cybercriminals were responsible for $4.1 billion in losses in 2020, with Business Email Compromise (BEC) schemes being the costliest.

With holiday shopping just around the corner, cybersecurity is – and should be – a top concern for consumers.

Here are 10 tips offered by the Northwest Credit Union Association, a trade association representing more than 175 not-for-profit, cooperative credit...