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    Don't Compromise Your Personal Information This Holiday Shopping Season

    Consumers say they're worried about identity theft this holiday season, but they say these concerns won't affect how they shop. Here are steps you can take to protect your data online and in stores.
    by Emily Sullivan Nov 22, 2017 3 minutes
    Identity thieves can strip personal information off of public Wi-Fi and your smartphone.

    The most memorable part of this holiday shopping should be an amazing deal you found — not having to jump through endless hoops trying to reclaim your identity.

    U.S. consumers are concerned about their personal information and identities during the holiday season, according to a survey by Discover. But these concerns won't affect how they shop, the survey showed.

    And Black Friday and Cyber Monday are shiny opportunities for identity thieves.

    John Krebs,

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