HOW TO DO YOUR INTERNET SHOPPING

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Is it safe to buy on-line ?

The web is a world wide super mall filled with millions of products for you to buy .

But where do you start? Is it safe to buy on-line? How do you shop on-line?

We've found the most important tips to get you started

Safety

1) Trust your instincts. If you don't feel comfortable buying an item over the web you should think about it.

2) Double check pricing. Be suspicious of prices that seem to good to be true . Also consider whether you may be paying to much for an item. We suggest you comparison shop online and offline, before you buy.

3) Find and read the private policy. Read the private policy carefully to find out what information the seller is gathering from you , how the information will be used , and how to stop the process . If the site does not have a private policy posted you may not purchase anything from that site . If it does have a private policy there will be a link to it from the homepage .

4) Check that the internet connections are secure . Before you hand over your payment information, there are various icons that indicate security software is in place . learn more

5) Do you know the sellers reputation?Make sure the sellers web site looks professional. An amateur can set up a site overnight and close it down the next day, taking your money.

6) What's the address?Always make sure you get a physical adress from the site which you're buying from to contact if anything is wrong with the product or service.

7) Avoid Viruses. If you receive a commercial message, you should not open any attached file thats name ends with ".exe". Clicking on a files with this ending could damage your computer by activating a virus.

Security issues are being talked about on a world wide scale and purchase transactions are becoming more and more secure.But as with any purchase in any form, there is always going to be a element of risk. But most have had the occasional bad experience even when buying from the well known and trusted store in the main street of your town.

There's a minimum risk in buying goods that don't need to be seen, felt, or fitted before purchase. e.g A cd or a book will be the same where ever you buy it. Whever it's online of off.

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