6 tips for safe online shopping
Avira recommends consumers look at a couple of things to avoid becoming a victim of scammers online:
1. Always check that the connection to the online store where you made the payment is assured. This can be seen in the first place if the URL starts with “https” and secondly, if a small padlock is present in the upper right corner of the browser in the URL field (chrome) or web page name is written color in a rectangle (in Firefox, IE).
2. If the browser gives a warning about the security certificate of the website, thenproceed to buy anything from that website.
3. If you do not know the website you are buying, always check your reputation.Find other users who are commenting on this website. The search for the “reputation” usually gives good results and relevant.
4. Give your financial data as the data on your credit card only if the website is secure and your reputation is good.
5. Try to choose payment methods that do not require prepayment. If PayPal is an option, choose to always possible. Otherwise, if you have guaranteed the security of the website they are doing and feel good about their reputation, and then paywith a credit card.
6. Always check your bank accounts to ensure that the amount spent the amount that was charged. If there is a discrepancy, contact the website where you made the purchase.
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