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Shopping Online This Christmas – Tips

Research Sites And Sellers

Research a site through Google before you buy from a seller that you have not done business with.
Some attackers try to trick you by creating malicious websites that appear legitimate, so you should check the site before supplying any information.

Is The Site Legitimate

Before you entering personal and financial information to make a transaction, look for signs that the site is secure. This includes a closed padlock on your web browser’s address bar or a URL address that begins with https.
Do not use unsecured wireless networks to make an online purchase.

Protect Your Personal Information:

When making a purchase online, only fill out required fields on a vendors checkout form.
Check the website’s privacy policy to understand how your information will be stored and used.

How Will You Pay

Credit cards are the safest option because they may allow buyers to seek a credit from the issuer if the product isn’t delivered or isn’t what was ordered.
Credit cards may have a limit on the monetary amount you will be responsible for paying if your information is stolen and used by someone else.

Keep A Paper Trail

Print and save records of your online transactions, including the product description, price, online receipt, terms of the sale, and copies of any email exchange with the seller.
Read your credit card statements as soon as you get them to make sure there aren’t any unauthorized charges and if there is a discrepancy, call your bank and report it immediately.

Be Wary Of Emails Requesting Information

Attackers may attempt to gather information by sending emails requesting that you confirm purchase or account information.
Legitimate businesses do not ask for this type of information through email.
Contact the merchant directly if you are alerted to a problem.
Use contact information found on your account statement, not in the email.

Double Check Pricing

Be suspicious of prices that are too good to be true.
Also consider carefully whether you may be paying too much for an item, particularly if you’re bidding through an auction site.
You may want to comparison shop, online or offline, before you buy

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It’s December – Time For Christmas Shopping

What to buy- Christmas Gift Suggestions
Buy the right games for the right console – Check the console that the person has before buying a game
Wireless headphones with mic – Beats , Bose
SD Cards for cameras
When in doubt gift cards

Do Your Research For Christmas