We can all agree shopping online is the most convenient way
to make a purchase. The ability to view compare items and find a great price
from the comfort of home is great. However when you make an online purchase you
have to provide some very personal information like your name address and
credit/debit card information when you provide this information you can be
exposed to possible identity theft.
Online retailers have taken many steps to help protect your information
but you should not depend complexly on the retailer to protect your
information. You have to take necessary steps to protect your information as
well when conducting internet shopping or shopping online.
When making a purchase online use the same computer. I would use this one computer for not only
online purchases but online banking as well. This computer should not be used
for anything else like Facebook, or emailing. I would not use any public
computer or Wi Fi service for any online banking or purchases. You stand the
risk of someone logging in after you have logged off possibly leaving your
personal information on the browser history in the cache for example. I would
use a dedicated credit card as well for any online purchases as well. The
credit card companies normally reimburse your for any fraudulent purchases as
long as you provide the proper information stating you did not make the
purchase. You can use a onetime credit
card with a certain amount on the card it will only be good for the one time purchase
so it cannot be used again.
Another option to protect your information while internet
shopping is creating an alternate email address this email should only be used
to make purchases online. This will give you a good tracking method of your
online purchases. Having one email for just online purchases allows you to filter
through and avoid opening up spam emails. Some hackers will use a method known
as phishing this is when they pretend to be from e respected retailer asking
you to click on a link so they can get access to your user name and password. Don’t
click the link! Delete it immediately and alert the retailer of the phishing
email.
Finally, whatever device you decide to use to conduct any
type of transaction online please make sure you have virus protection on your computer
or mobile device. You can purchase a good antivirus for around $20.00 a small
price to pay for protecting your information.
I hope this post was helpful please a comment below
Mark Carvajal
Great read Mark, i will use your advice when ordering something from your Amazon store. Just took a look and there are some things I'm interested in.
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