shopping online
Study conducted by Forrester reported that at a time before the holidays, consumers who shop online increased. For example clothes shopping online. Who likes not only the web sites selling, but also the “digital robber” As more and more transactions, the greater the chance that they get what they want. Well, to reduce this risk, and protect your personal data from these robber followed the 10 tips that we provide:
1. Conduct research on the web site where you shop.
These tips should be done if you like clothes shopping online, etc. on your web site is less familiar. Check the seller’s phone number and contacted. If no or not sure, visit the search engine google or yahoo. Then enter the name of your web site to shop. Look for reviews from their customers. If anything goes wrong, well, just leave the website.
2. Read the policy carefully website of your personal data.
Do not reached a point that policy which mentions that the web site manager can provide personal data to other parties. Read return policies, too. Because the items purchased can not be seen physically, there must be guarantees that the delivered defective goods, you can send back the defective goods and, of course, be replaced with new items or your money back. Also check who is paying it returns.
3. Check the package of goods by reading the product description carefully.
Suspect in branded goods sold at reduced prices enormously.
4. Do not rush in love with the offer goods with cheap price that comes from the e-mail – let alone ask for ID and password – without permission from the owner of the e-mail. Usually work so spammers. But, be careful. Spammers can also disguised . He sent an e-mail that seemed to come from a good company. Instead, visit the company web site carefully and direct purchases from there. Do not via e-mail or pop-up window.
5. Look for signs if secure web site.
The sign is usually a padlock image in the status bar (status bar) browser. Before entering personal information, check mark there. When you are prompted to enter registration information – usually credit card numbers – see the web site address. Web site address should change from http to https shttp or. This means that payment information is encrypted, more basic attains security.
6. Secure your PC and.
you PC should have antivirus. Better if have anti-spyware and firewall. Remember, the security software must be updated regularly so that your PC protected against the latest threats. Well, just set the automatic update process.
7. Consider ways of payment.
Payment is usually done by credit card. With a credit card, you have strong evidence if you have a transaction if the goods are not delivered or not to order. But, because of the theft of credit card numbers, using the payment system like PayPal should be considered.
8. Check the total price.
The price of goods plus the cost of postage plus pack, hopefully there is a discount because it is a holiday. Compare the total price of a web site with other web sites.
9. Save evidence of the transaction.
Includes product description and price, digital receipts, a copy of the e-mail between you and the seller.
10. Turn off your PC if after the transaction.
PC about to be abandoned. If the PC turned on, there could be robber, who had planted malware, took over control of the PC and make transactions.
