10 online shopping security tips you should always remember
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Online Shopping Security10 T IPS FOR YOU
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1. SHOP FROM TRUSTED WEBSITE
Always try to shop from trusted & familiar
website l ike Amazon, eBay, Best buy, Alibaba
etc.
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https://www.example.com
2.
HTTPS
If you want to purchase from a website, make sure it has
SSL (secure sockets layer) encryption installed.
3.
DON'T USE PUBLIC WIFI
Always try to avoid the use of public wifi
network while online shopping.
4. Use Antivirus
The most frequent t ip on how to
be safe online is to use a good
antivirus. So use an antivirus for
your protection
5. Use a Virtual Credit
Card
Several banks offer virtual credit
card numbers that al low you to
set the amount and t ime f rame
for a purchase and then send
you a card number to use
onl ineer to use onl ine .
6. Use Strong Passwords
Try to use a strong password. Change the password
sometimes, i t 's a good practice for the online shopper.
7. Check Statements
Don 't wait for your bil l to come at the end of
the month. Go online regularly during the
holiday season and look at electronic
statements for your credit card, debit card,
and checking accounts.
8. Keep Transaction Record
Compare your spending details with the banking
records from your online banking account, keep track
of which websites you use for shopping and buying
stuff online.
9.
BUY FROM a MOBILE
DEVICE
Try to buy from a mobile device.Most online shopping
website has a app. Apps are more secure online shopping
channels than websites since malicious hackers need to
create specif ic attacks for specif ic apps.
10. DON’T GIVE MORE PRIVATE
INFORMATION
In order to shop online you need to provide two types of
information: payment information, such as credit cards data, and
shipping location, which is usually your home or work address.
Be suspicious of online shops that ask for information such as: date
of birth, social security number or any other similar information.
They don’t need it in order to sell you things.
Thank You!