Consumers advised to remain vigilant this January sale season

Shoppers making purchases across the Shannonside Northern Sound region in
the sales this January are being encouraged to keep their guard up in terms
of cyber security and online fraud.

According to Oonagh McCutcheon, corporate communications manager at .IE more
and more consumers are turning to websites to make their purchases since the
Covid-19 pandemic.

However, with a higher volume of online shopping comes a greater need for
vigilance by consumers.

As a result, Oonagh has advised shoppers from across the region to not rush,
and to always check a website looks autthenitc and trustworthy before
hitting the 'buy' button.