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Holiday Shopping Online? Tips On How To Keep Your Personal Info Safe

LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — Skipping Black Friday and shopping entirely online?

KNX 1070's Megan Goldsby has tips on how to keep your personal information safe -- while scoring the best deals.

Tips On How To Protect Your Personal Info While Shopping Online

You can start, she says, by deleting your cookies before and after each online shopping spree.

Goldsby also spoke with consumer advocate Jon Fox with the California Public Interest Research Group (CALPIRG) about other ways shoppers can protect their personal data.

Fox also explains why it is a good idea to never put items in your cart until you are ready to buy.

Never Put Items In Your Cart Until You're Ready To Buy

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