Online Shopping Tips

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A study conducted by Forrester reported that in the days leading up to the holiday, consumers who shop online are increasing. The happy not only are the selling websites, but also the “digital shop” As the more transactions, the more likely they get what they want. How to avoid the interference of these criminals? Here are 10 safe guides to do online buying:

 

1. Do a research on the place website

You shop These tips should be done if you shop like an online outfit on a website you are not familiar with. Check the seller’s phone number and contact them. If not convincing, visit Google or Yahoo search engine then enter the name of the website. Look for reviews from their customers. If anything goes wrong, please, just leave that website.

2. Read carefully the website policy against your personal data

Do not get in the policy there are points that mentions that the manager of the website may provide personal data to other parties. Also read the items refund policy. Since the purchased item can not be viewed physically, there must be a warranty if the item sent is defective, you may send the defective item back and of course be replaced with new item or your money back. Please also check who pays the return of the goods.

3. Check the package of goods by reading the product description carefully

Look for branded goods that are sold at very large discounts.

4. Do not be easily tempted cheap goods

Do not rush to fall in love with the offer of goods with cheap prices coming from e-mail, let alone asking for ID and password without permission from the owner of e-mail. It’s usually a spammer job. But be careful, spammers can also seduce. He sends e-mails that seem to come from a good company. Instead, visit the company’s website carefully and direct shopping. Do not via e-mail or pop-up windows.

5. Look for a sign that the website is secure

The mark is usually a padlock image in the status bar (status bar) of the browser. Before entering personal information, check for the mark. When you are asked to enter credit card number registration information, see the website address. Should the website address change from http to ‘shttp’ or ‘https’. This means that the payment information is encrypted, more secure, anyway.

6. Secure Your PC Minimal PC You must have antivirus

Better yet if you have anti spyware and firewall. Remember, the security software must be updated regularly to keep the PC protected from the latest threats. Well, just set the update process automatically.

7. Consider the mode of payment

Payments are usually made by credit card. With a credit card, you have strong evidence that you have made a transaction if the goods are not delivered or not to order. But, due to the theft of credit card numbers, payments using systems such as PayPal, Transfer Send, or COD may be considered.

8. Check the total price

Prices of goods, plus the cost of wrap, plus postage, hopefully there is a discount. Compare the total price of a website with another website.

9. Save proof of transaction

Includes product descriptions and prices, digital receipts, as well as e-mail copies between you and the seller.

10. Turn off your PC after the transaction

If the PC is turned on, there could be a robber that has embedded malware, take control of the PC and make transactions.

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