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Shopping Online Safely and Securely
by Karen Tupretti
http://www.fauxshopping.com
Shopping on the internet continues to grow more and more
popular every year. Yet safety still remains a concern for
many buyers. With a few precautions, you can enjoy a safe
shopping experience.
Shopping safely online is no different than shopping off
line. Use the same precautions. Always print your receipt
including confirmation number. Never give out any personal
information.
You can use these tip to make shopping online even safer.
Shop with companies you know or can contact. Check to see
their support, if they have an actual address or telephone.
Companies who only have a P.O.box you should beware.
Check to see if your browser is up to date with the current
security standards. The most popular standard is the Secure
Sockets Layer, (SSL). A SSL protects information in code
when being send over the internet. TO see if the web page
is SSL compliant, the credit card page should have an Https
instead of http.
Keep all your passwords private. If you use a password
related to personal information be sure to scramble letters
and numbers.
Check the companies shipping policies and see if they have
a help line. If you are unclear about the shipping, call
customer service.
When shopping on the Internet pay by credit card. This
ensures that the Fair Credit Billing Act protects
transactions. Under certain circumstances, you can dispute
charges and withhold payment until the creditor resolves
the issue.
With all these warnings about shopping online, you might be
skeptical. But in all reality, it is much easier to shop
online than the stores. There is a much greater selection
and you can do it form the comforts of your own home. No,
running around from store to store.
If your shopping for a large item online, such as a car or
a refrigerator, most have an in-store pick-up. Meaning you
buy it online, then just go to your local store and pick it
up.
Internet shopping makes your life easier, but like wise
with store shopping you should use the necessary
precautions to make your life even easier and safe.
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