Owing to Covid 19, online shopping is booming day by day and it is safer than going out in this pandemic situation. Though there are other reasons to shop online like customized shopping options, shopping while sitting in your backyard etc. In nutshell online shopping is much easier, comfortable and lucrative for consumers. Thus trillions are spent shopping online every year. Now the question rises that what kind of risks it holds and how one can mitigate these risks using the tips for safe online shopping.
Bad guys are there in every industry. Fake products, rejected products, damaged products and user data hacks are common risks consumers face in today’s world while shopping online. With increase in its trends, cyber crimes are also increased many folds. On the other hand consumers need to be aware to avoid any mishap or fraud. So don’t worry stay calm, these online shopping guidelines will help you in this regard.
1. Always shop from renowned websites
It is important to shop from familiar and trusted sites. Every famous retail shop has online store. These branded stores sell same products online which are available in their retail shops. Sometimes these stores offer special discounts for online shopping. Always check for spelling tricks and different domain traps with same name.
2. Strong passwords
Every e-commerce site requires account opening with password protections. Usually people end up by using same password everywhere having their city name or birthday date. Such passwords are vulnerable to hack. Your online accounts must have strong and undecipherable passwords. Long passwords are better passwords but avoid anything in series i-e 12345. The better way to create passwords is to use a password manager to create unique and uncrackable passwords for you. Moreover never save password for these sites.
3. Hide your privacy on online sites
There are add-ons for browsers which help you in hiding your privacy. These add-ons help you hiding your actual-self and let you shop online without revealing your true credit card details and other information.
4. View e-statement regularly
If you are shopping online and use your credit cards regularly then you must check you statement within a day or two. View e-statements regularly. Never wait for month end to receive credit card bill. This way you can avoid any fraudulent financial transaction.
5. Avoid public hotspot for online shopping
With the advancement of technology and less cost, internet access has been readily available in cafes, malls and other public places. Avoid online shopping using public hotspots.
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