This Christmas, many of you are probably thinking of making your purchases online. From Instagram sellers to groupon deals, it’s so easy to just point and click. But with online shopping’s convenience also come its perils. For example, it’s possible to have your credit card hacked or your sensitive information leaked. You could also end up receiving an item that’s a poor imitation of what you intended to buy. Avoid these potholes by implementing proper security measures. Click through the gallery for the 411 on how to shop smart digitally.

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