5 tips for a secure and safe online shopping

Online shopping is all the rage nowadays. It makes shopping very convenient because it can be done right inside the comforts of your own home. Aside from this, it saves a lot of time and gives you access to many products and merchants.
Many Filipinos who have relatives abroad even do some online shopping with merchants who don’t have 24 hour package delivery. What they do is they have the items shipped to their relatives then their relatives send all the items in a Balikbayan box. Even local online shopping is booming now with the help of courier services like lbc.
Whether you’re a first time online shopper or an online spender, it is important to be safe and secure whenever you’re shopping online. Don’t be fooled while doing your online shopping by following the tips below.
1. Make sure it is a secure and valid site.

If you are buying from a known merchant, make sure you have the official site. There are many bogus sites out there so beware of them. Research about the site you plan to purchase from. If you are thinking of bidding in online auction sites, make sure that the seller is a reputable one. It’s a good thing if there are other ways of contacting the seller. Also, make sure that the site uses a strong security technology like SSL.
2. Check the privacy policy of the site.

Whenever you make online purchases, you are often required to provide certain information. Make sure that the information you give them will be secured and will not be shared nor sold to others. Be particularly carefully if you are using your credit card to pay for your purchases.
3. Keep your transaction details.

Be aware of the shipping and handling fees, warranties, return policies, the expected arrival of the merchandise, and transaction number/order number if any.
4. Keep your password private.

Most sites require registration for you to be able to order. Just like any other site, make sure you remember your password and don’t forget to keep it private.
5. Read all policies and agreements.

Make sure you read what’s written before clicking any ‘I agree’ or ‘Yes’ button.

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