Don’t let an internet Grinch ruin your holidays. Illinois State Comptroller Susana Mendoza says when shopping online to use credit cards, not debit cards. And don’t allow websites to store your card numbers.

"Protecvt your personal info by always doing businbess with people you're familiar with," Mendoza says. 

Another tip is to not fall for text messages that say “click here” to track your package.

When you click on a random link, a virus could get into your phone or computer and compromise your private data.

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