
The holiday shopping season is in full swing. Though it is a season of cheer, shoppers should not neglect their basic safety when shopping. When thinking about being smart and safe when shopping, one should know various ways in which safety of the person, of money/credit cards/identity, and of gifts can be improved. The Pennsylvania Institute of CPAs offers the following tips on being smart, safe shoppers.
Personal Safety
Safety of the person is the most important priority when holiday shopping. When shopping in person, several common sense precautions can be identified: