02/07/2014
Tips for Online Shopping - Take the time to review these tips on what to do when making a purchase in order to have the best experience possible.
- Don't shop at a site if you're not comfortable—If you feel that the site may not be secure, you're probably right
- Never click on links from spam emails to make purchases
- Always try to use a search engine to locate legitimate e-tailer sites.
- Check that the site is secure—Look for a security seal, such as the McAfee SECURE trustmark.
- Use a credit card or an online payment service like the trusted PayPal—If the site turns out to be fraudulent, your credit card company will usually reimburse you for the purchase; and in the case of credit card fraud, the law should protect you.
- Do not use a public computer to shop online—Computers save or “cache” information to speed up your Internet experience.
- Only use a secure connection when you place your order—Never shop using an unsecured wireless network because hackers can access your payment information if the network is not protected.
- Use strong passwords—Choose passwords that are difficult to guess and are at least 10 characters long consisting of a combination of numbers, letters, and symbols.
- Also, don’t enter your personal information into popups or at any web page that asks for personal details above and beyond standard requests.
