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Let us talk about certain facts before heading for Internet shopping.
Is your browser safe?
The browser in question should stand for security standards i.e. Secure Electronic Transaction (SET) & Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) that encrypt the purchase information you exchange over web. A mark of unbroken key, closed lock or https:// in the starting of URL indicate that the site is safe.
Check certificate
Checking certificate is also easy to verify safety. Presently, provider of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) is Verisign Inc. & you can log on to www.verisign.com for further information.
Prefer to pay through a credit card only
Not only is it handy with credit card but also your transaction made will be protected by the Fair Credit Building Act. The law states that buyers hold every right to dispute against certain situations.
Invest safe
Be safe by investing less for the first time & you can try for more later on but never forget keeping records of confirmation number & your purchase order for everything you buy.
Think before giving your personal details
Generally the traders want to know your requirement etc. but check if they ask for your mail ID, address, contact number OR password.
There are agencies to help consumer in case of trouble encountered.
Call for Action, Inc. (http://www.callforaction.org)
Federal Trade Commission (http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/menu-internet.htm)
Consumer Information Center (http://www.pueble.gsa.gov)
National Fraud Information Center (http://www.fraud.org)
Despite the loopholes, Internet shopping is just IN but try these tips before starting with your first experience.
Category: Shopping OnlineHaving harmless experience with Internet shopping was written by:Author:Lisa GreenAdded: Tue, 24 Jun 2008 18:47:46 -0400 This Article Has Been Read 154 times View all Lisa Green's articlesAbout the Author: Lisa is the owner of What to look for in Moving Quotes?. You can find more information at moversneeds.com |
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