these six tips will help you stay safe while online shopping
Do you like online shopping?
You\'re not alone.
The National Retail Federation predicts online retail will grow 8%
12%, three times the growth rate of total retail sales in 2017.
Obviously, many people enjoy the benefits of online shopping.
Drive to the mall and turn around the parking lot and you don\'t need to conflict with traffic.
The online store opens 24/7, and you can wear pajamas.
Before you buy, it\'s easy to compare prices between multiple retailers and read customer and professional product reviews.
The choice of products, to say the least, is huge, including many stores and unique items sold abroad.
Hey, the product is shipped directly to your door (
And the keys to Amazon, even dropped to your door).
However, in order to shop online safely and protect your personal identity from malicious types, please pay attention to these online shopping security tips.
Always use a secure Internet connection when purchasing.
Use SSL for reputable websites (
Safety socket layer)
Encrypt data during transmission.
What does this mean to you?
Look for a small padlock in the address bar, or a URL that starts with \"https\" instead of \"http\" because \"s\" represents \"security \".
\"Some browsers will tell you that it is safe to issue a credit card by showing you the green address bar, while the unprotected address bar is highlighted in red.
Use secure payment methods such as credit cards and PayPal on websites that take a secure payment method, as they may provide protection to your buyers as long as there is a dispute.
In other words, you will not be liable for fraudulent charges.
Even before this, if suspicious activity is found, you may receive a notice from a credit card company or bank.
It\'s always a good idea to check your account transactions online or check paper reports every month to see if there are any problems.
Be careful with websites and apps that only accept money orders, wire transfers or checks. Look for well-
Known security labels such as DigiCert, VeriSign and other seals.
The password pointersA strong password has at least seven characters long, a combination of letters, numbers and symbols, and some uppercase characters.
Change your password frequently.
Alternatively, if you are worried that you do not remember the password, please manage the app using the password.
Many people choose a password instead of a password, which is usually a long sequence
If you are together, but there may be a number and a symbol, also there.
For example, \"my dog Eddie has a birthday on May 15!
Can be used to create passwords like \"Md3habM15!
\"It\'s good to reset your shopping password frequently in case someone guesses, or there is a data leak at an online retailer.
And don\'t use the same password on all online shopping websites (
Or other online activities, such as online banking)
Because once someone guesses a password, they are free to control everything else.
Do your homework in a market like eBay, check the seller\'s reputation and read reviews before buying a product to see what the customer\'s experience was like in the past.
You can always ask the seller a question and the reputable seller will reply in time.
In addition, read the description of the item carefully before purchasing, including the location where the seller is located, the shipping cost, whether the product is new or old, the refund and return policy, and the accepted payment method.
Also, don\'t forget No.
1 tips on shopping: it may be true if it looks too good.
Avoid incredible hot \"deals\" from unknown merchants, such as someone selling an iPhone 8 for $200.
Ignore the email or text claiming to be from the retailer (
Or your bank or Internet service provider).
These \"phishing\" attempts seem legitimate, but they ask you to confirm your financial or personal information on the website, which is false.
They try to entice you to click on the link in the email, which takes you to a real-
Look at the website and cheat you to enter the information.
Be careful with the fake shopping apps we saw last year, and hundreds of fake retail apps appear in Apple\'s App Store and Google Play (
Android devices)
Want to cheat shoppers to download and use them.
Similar to \"phishing\" emails that look like they\'re from legitimate stores, these fake apps-
With authentic-
Logo and marketing information
Want your credit card information to steal your identity
Some were found to contain \"malware \"(
Malware)
This can also infect mobile devices, while others will ask you to log in using your Facebook credentials to get your personal data.
Make sure you download legitimate apps from the company\'s official website, or if you download them directly from the app store to see if it\'s been around for years now, many users have given a high rating.
Never be the first to download the new shopping app.
If you interact with brands on social media, make sure they are \"verified\" and leave a small blue check mark through their profile, which means the company is legal.
MORE: Fake app, fraud get happiness from holiday shopping avoid shopping in Hot Spot store, do not do any online shopping when you use public computer (
For example, in the airport lounge)
Or when you use public Wi-Fi network (
For example, in the lobby of your favorite coffee shop or hotel).
You never know if your information is being tracked and recorded
So it\'s better to wait until you get home.
Or use a smartphone as a personal hotspot, which is more than free Wi-Fi.
Another suggestion is that, as many retailers have provided, use gift cards as an intelligent way to shop without providing any financial information.
The related note is to keep the device up to date by turning on \"Auto Update.
This includes your web browser and the third one. party add-
This may warn you if you log in to a suspicious website.
There\'s always a good reaction. malware (“anti-
Malware \")
Install to capture threats such as viruses.
MORE: 4 tips when shoppers start planning holiday toy shopping: 5 scams even fool the smartest victims. E-
Postage rewards askmarcsaltzman @ gmail. com.
You\'re not alone.
The National Retail Federation predicts online retail will grow 8%
12%, three times the growth rate of total retail sales in 2017.
Obviously, many people enjoy the benefits of online shopping.
Drive to the mall and turn around the parking lot and you don\'t need to conflict with traffic.
The online store opens 24/7, and you can wear pajamas.
Before you buy, it\'s easy to compare prices between multiple retailers and read customer and professional product reviews.
The choice of products, to say the least, is huge, including many stores and unique items sold abroad.
Hey, the product is shipped directly to your door (
And the keys to Amazon, even dropped to your door).
However, in order to shop online safely and protect your personal identity from malicious types, please pay attention to these online shopping security tips.
Always use a secure Internet connection when purchasing.
Use SSL for reputable websites (
Safety socket layer)
Encrypt data during transmission.
What does this mean to you?
Look for a small padlock in the address bar, or a URL that starts with \"https\" instead of \"http\" because \"s\" represents \"security \".
\"Some browsers will tell you that it is safe to issue a credit card by showing you the green address bar, while the unprotected address bar is highlighted in red.
Use secure payment methods such as credit cards and PayPal on websites that take a secure payment method, as they may provide protection to your buyers as long as there is a dispute.
In other words, you will not be liable for fraudulent charges.
Even before this, if suspicious activity is found, you may receive a notice from a credit card company or bank.
It\'s always a good idea to check your account transactions online or check paper reports every month to see if there are any problems.
Be careful with websites and apps that only accept money orders, wire transfers or checks. Look for well-
Known security labels such as DigiCert, VeriSign and other seals.
The password pointersA strong password has at least seven characters long, a combination of letters, numbers and symbols, and some uppercase characters.
Change your password frequently.
Alternatively, if you are worried that you do not remember the password, please manage the app using the password.
Many people choose a password instead of a password, which is usually a long sequence
If you are together, but there may be a number and a symbol, also there.
For example, \"my dog Eddie has a birthday on May 15!
Can be used to create passwords like \"Md3habM15!
\"It\'s good to reset your shopping password frequently in case someone guesses, or there is a data leak at an online retailer.
And don\'t use the same password on all online shopping websites (
Or other online activities, such as online banking)
Because once someone guesses a password, they are free to control everything else.
Do your homework in a market like eBay, check the seller\'s reputation and read reviews before buying a product to see what the customer\'s experience was like in the past.
You can always ask the seller a question and the reputable seller will reply in time.
In addition, read the description of the item carefully before purchasing, including the location where the seller is located, the shipping cost, whether the product is new or old, the refund and return policy, and the accepted payment method.
Also, don\'t forget No.
1 tips on shopping: it may be true if it looks too good.
Avoid incredible hot \"deals\" from unknown merchants, such as someone selling an iPhone 8 for $200.
Ignore the email or text claiming to be from the retailer (
Or your bank or Internet service provider).
These \"phishing\" attempts seem legitimate, but they ask you to confirm your financial or personal information on the website, which is false.
They try to entice you to click on the link in the email, which takes you to a real-
Look at the website and cheat you to enter the information.
Be careful with the fake shopping apps we saw last year, and hundreds of fake retail apps appear in Apple\'s App Store and Google Play (
Android devices)
Want to cheat shoppers to download and use them.
Similar to \"phishing\" emails that look like they\'re from legitimate stores, these fake apps-
With authentic-
Logo and marketing information
Want your credit card information to steal your identity
Some were found to contain \"malware \"(
Malware)
This can also infect mobile devices, while others will ask you to log in using your Facebook credentials to get your personal data.
Make sure you download legitimate apps from the company\'s official website, or if you download them directly from the app store to see if it\'s been around for years now, many users have given a high rating.
Never be the first to download the new shopping app.
If you interact with brands on social media, make sure they are \"verified\" and leave a small blue check mark through their profile, which means the company is legal.
MORE: Fake app, fraud get happiness from holiday shopping avoid shopping in Hot Spot store, do not do any online shopping when you use public computer (
For example, in the airport lounge)
Or when you use public Wi-Fi network (
For example, in the lobby of your favorite coffee shop or hotel).
You never know if your information is being tracked and recorded
So it\'s better to wait until you get home.
Or use a smartphone as a personal hotspot, which is more than free Wi-Fi.
Another suggestion is that, as many retailers have provided, use gift cards as an intelligent way to shop without providing any financial information.
The related note is to keep the device up to date by turning on \"Auto Update.
This includes your web browser and the third one. party add-
This may warn you if you log in to a suspicious website.
There\'s always a good reaction. malware (“anti-
Malware \")
Install to capture threats such as viruses.
MORE: 4 tips when shoppers start planning holiday toy shopping: 5 scams even fool the smartest victims. E-
Postage rewards askmarcsaltzman @ gmail. com.
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