Online Shopping Bliss: Here's How To Achieve It!Posted by Baldwin Vendelbo on February 25th, 2021 Shopping online from the convenience of your own home is one of the miracles bestowed upon us by the internet. We can easily buy anything from our weekly groceries to our automobiles with just the click of a mouse. However, with the ease of online shopping come some risks--identity theft, false advertising, and scams to name a few. Keep reading to learn how to reap the rewards of online shopping while protecting yourself and scoring great deals. A great way to stay safe when shopping online is to avoid clicking any web addresses that are sent into your email. If you are expecting an email from a company, go to the actual website and do not click any links. Legitimate businesses do not send emails asking for personal information or account information. Before doing shopping online, be sure your antivirus is current. There are lots of suspicious websites to avoid when shopping online. Some people build online stores just to infect computers with malware. Be cautious whenever you visit an online store, even ones that have good reputations. Sign up for the website's newsletter if they have one. Many times stores will give you a discount or some type of deal when you sign up for their newsletter. Find out if there is a deal associated with signing up for the newsletter at any store you want to shop at. To protect yourself use a credit card when shopping online. The federal government has passed laws to protect consumers in the event of fraud. The amount the consumer is responsible for is a mere .00 as compared to debit cards where the entire balance can be withdrawn by internet hackers. When shopping online, most places only accept debit or credit cards. Keep this in mind when you are deciding on a site to shop from. If you don't feel comfortable providing the company with your credit card information, try to find another site. Try to find a site that offers a secure page when you're adding your credit card information. If you like an online store, sign up for their email distribution list. You will probably receive some coupons and information about deals in your mailbox. Check these emails regularly to stay up to date with good deals and promotional offers. Most online stores often offer free shipping or discounts on certain products. Be careful where you submit your credit card information. When you are shopping online, always use secure sites. These are sites that have taken steps to protect your valuable information. A secured website will begin with HTTPS instead of the standard HTTP. There will also be a locked icon, either in your address or status bar, depending on which browser you use. As powerkids are well aware, shopping online from your home computer or mobile device is highly convenient. You don't have the hassle of dealing with traffic or lines at the store. However, certain risks come with online shopping. You now know how to avoid these risks and fully enjoy the online shopping experience.Like it? Share it! More by this author |