that will tell you where it s really going. don t click the link just to find out. second, watch out for phony shipping notifications and order confirmation from what appear to be reputable places. like walmart, target, costco, and fedex. they may look legitimate with subjects like thank you for buying. one click to track that shipment and you could be downloading malicious software giving them access to your finances and passwords. also check the e-mail address. try and align the numbers to the known numbers you ve used when you ve shipped your merchandise. reporter: and finally, beware bad gift cards. bogus bad gift card offers from apple, starbucks, walmart and others are online. companies will never send you a gift card for no reason. click on the fakes and you could give away personal information and spamming all your family and friends with the same sham offers.