The holiday season is upon us. There’s no sense denying it. With the hustle and bustle of all that must be done, take time to be sure you’re safe. Whether it’s walking through the parking lot or shopping online, a few quick things will increase your safety.

• After making a few purchases, take them to your car and store them in the trunk. With packages out of sight, your vehicle will be less attractive to would-be thieves.
• If you choose to shop online, select well-known, trusted sites. And, as you click to order the item but before you provide your credit card information, double check the web address. Does it read: https? The “s” is the key to safety. If it’s there, you’re safe to proceed. If not, think twice before providing any personal or confidential information.