(Undated) – Halloween is behind us and the holiday shopping season is right around the corner. Even if you haven’t thought about Christmas shopping yet, it’s always a good time to think about online shopping safety. Authorities remind you that if you are purchasing gifts on-line, have those items delivered to an address where you know someone will be there to accept them. Unattended packages can be tempting targets for thieves. This is especially an issue during the holiday season. Make a signature for the package mandatory, check with the shipping company about “driver instructions” or arrange to have a neighbor you trust to pick up packages that are left when you are gone. Everyone is reminded to be diligent and take some simple steps to ensure a safe and happy holiday season.
