12 steps to safe online shopping

E-commerce and shopping online are here to stay. there are 12 steps which can be follow for shopping online safely because while shopping online we always afraid of being cheated so this post will help readers to get read of their fear.

1.       Start conservatively:
If you have never shop online before start purchasing a small ,inexpensive item just to get feel for the process. Many people fear online shopping because it’s unknown to them.online shopping is a wonderful convenience, but like anything new, it may take few times before your comfort level reaches the point where it’s-er,um,well, comfortable .
2.      
Be patient :

Shopping online will require you to fill out one or more forms to process your order. On occasion your connection to the internet may be slow or the site you are visiting may be busy,and it may take a few minutes for information to be processed, be patient don’t provide your credit card information and then throw a hissy fit about waiting for a few extra minutes.  No matter how long it takes to process your order online,it’s still infinitely faster than driving to a store (in case of software) or waiting or hold and having to listen to boxcar wille’s greatest hits.

3.       Comparison shop:
Just because you are comfortable with the price of an item found at one site dosen’tmean that there are not better values available elsewhere on the web. Prices vary widely on the internet,just as they do in the offline world so be a seavy shopper and do some comparison shopping.and while you are comparison shopping ,don’t compromise on quality,size,color or model.

4.       Don’t forget shipping and handling charges:
Many of the merchants not tell you how much the shipping and handling charges will beuntill you are almost finished checking out . if the shipping is to high, don’t complete your order just you in the checkout line.simply click the cancel or reset button to bail out,or click the back button and start all over again.

5.       Check out the company:
One of the highest and best uses of the internet is its ability to place vast amount of information at your fingertips.use this ability to investigating on your own anout the company or merchant with whom you’re doing business.

6.       Look for additional contact information:

Try to shop with merchants who include toll free number on their web site so you can place a customer service call if you have problem and question. Sometimes just knowing that there is another way to contact to merchant is comforting.

7.       Understand the offer:
Read all the information presented about the item you’re contemplating purchasing. If you would like more information, request it by e-mail.if you don’t receive a response,you have your answer about dealing with that company. Make sure that what you are purchasing the total price, the delivery date,the return and cancellation polisy,and the terms of any gurantee.
8.       Protect your personal information :
Some sites sell the personal information they collect from shoppers, which usually results in junk e-mail or junk snail-mail cluttering up your mailbox.if you’re not satisfied with any policy so don’t make any purchase.
   
  Pay by credit card:
Purchasing buy credit card is the safest method of shopping online. Not only do you have all safeguards and protections afforded by the credit card company but also you can often earn frequent flyer miles or bonus points towards the purchase of aluminum siding of your house as well

  Use secure web site:
Look for a message on screen that informs you that your transaction is being transferred to a secure server or system. A secure server is that which encrypts and scrambles your personal information during the transmition over the internet. A secure site will display a littile key icon, picture of a closed padlock, or a web address that begins with https.

Stay informed:
Information about shopping online abounds on the web .the more you know and understand about shopping online, the more comfortable you will be with the process. stay informed and stay safe.

12.   Use common sense:

You’ve accumulated a lifetime of common sense that use every day in the offline world, so why should you set that aside when functioning in the online world? The answer, of course is that you should not.be skeptical of offers that sound too good to be true because they probably are.

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