Tis the season for scams and identity theft. And because of the swine and seasonal, online shopping is expected to increase this holiday season. Calls from scammers claiming to be with a charitable organization are also expected to go up.

To protect yourself from being a victim this holiday season, Capital One and local law enforcement agencies offer these tips:

n When shopping online, look for a padlock or an unbroken key at the bottom right of the online retailer’s page. Also, when completing your online purchase, make sure the Website’s URL—uniform resource locator...

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