Web Desk : Online shopping is something that is very common these days, not every person has the time to visit to numerous markets, as the work schedule and in fact the busy life style keeps people really busy and hence they are left with almost no time for shopping. There are many websites these days which provide great deals on some of the astounding stuff which is available for the sale online.
Use sites that are familiar to you. You’re safer if you stick to sites you know. If you’re not familiar with a site, make sure that the site has a privacy policy and information about the site’s security measures.
Know if the site is secure. There are two quick and easy things to look for when shopping a site. First, does the URL start with HTTPS (instead of HTTP)? And second, is there a “lock” icon on the status bar that shows that you are on a secured website?
Pay with credit. When it comes time to pay for that new gadget/shirt/toy, use credit instead of debit. Many credit cards offer fraud protection that debit doesn’t. A disposable card or gift card is even better, because the funds are limited to a specific amount.
Be the master of your own information. Storing your information on a trusted site sure does make things easier when you come back to buy again. If you read the news, however, you’ll see that even secure sites can occasionally fall prey to hackers. Also, there’s no need for a shopping site to know your birthday, your ID number, etc. That information, along with your credit card number, is ID-heaven to a thief. Keep your personal information, well, personal.
Don’t Believe Everything You Read. Cyber criminals may try to lure you to their site by offering fantastic deals or unbelievably great prices. “If it seems too good to be true, it probably is a fake site or some type of scam,”. It advices is to stick with well known companies, or research a lesser-known site through google or other search engines. Use a super strong password.
If your shopping password is 1234, you’re vulnerable to being hacked. Use a phrase with numbers and special characters, i.e. “1xyz_read@me2” is a strong password.
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