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by Rita R. Robison, Consumer Specialist

Guest Blogger

Consumer Reports has a great article in its September 2008 issue on “Seven Online Blunders: These Common Mistakes Can Ruin Your Computer or Invite Identity Theft.”

The seven blunders are:

• Assuming your security software is protecting you.
• Accessing an account through an e-mail link.
• Using single passwords for all online accounts.,
• Downloading free software.
• Thinking your Mac shields you from all risks.
• Clicking on a pop-up ad that says your PC is insecure.
• Shopping online the same way you do in stores.

See the article for details and tips on how to shop online safely.

For more information for boomer consumers, see my blog The Survive and Thrive Boomer Guide.