Making your online mobile shopping experience a Safe one!

Posted by Sneha on June 1st, 2018

The rapid increase in internet penetration across the country has revolutionized the buying trends of customers. E-marketplaces have become quite popular among millennial shoppers. With the inception of online shopping, the retail industry has witnessed significant growth over the past couple of years. Customers have shifted their focus to online purchase, as store experience smoothly translates into the digital platform. Lately, India has witnessed a steep surge in the online mobile shopping trend.

When it comes to online mobile shopping, customers are very particular about what they want – the specific features, designs, price, availability, etc. Online retailers have the advantage of offering myriad of options to their customers at competitive prices. This is what is appealing, to several manufacturers who aim at selling their products online. Alternatively, some mobile brands are strictly manufactured for sale; only in the online market. So, if you are a smartphone junkie, you know where to search for the latest mobile phones.  It’s not just smartphones but online mobile shopping websites also offer you a plethora of stylish mobile accessories such as mobile power banks, Bluetooth headset, memory cards with varying capacities, and a lot more, to meet all your mobile needs on the go.

However, as exciting as it may seem, there are a few guidelines to keep in mind, before you are driven into a world of eclectic gadgets.

• Shop through official apps: While shopping online, your most important assets are your credit/debit cards. To engage in a relatively secure mode of payment, during any online purchase, it’s best to install the official app of the website. This will ensure that your money is channelized correctly.
• Say a ‘No’ to email links: While your inbox may be filled with emails that include special discounts and offers for the latest mobile phones, do not be tempted to make a purchase through these links. Always refer to the official website and search for the specific offer you received, to check its credibility. Many a times, fake emails are sent from fake online portals to cheat people.    
•  Choose your payment card wisely: When a 16gb,32gb,64gb memory card is being sold at half-price, the first thing you’d want to do, is take out your payment card and bag the best deal in a few minutes. However, due to the vulnerability of the payment medium in an online market, it’s best not to haste. While making online purchases, always use a credit card instead of a debit card, because you’re most likely to have your complete purchase amount refunded, in case of an online fraud. While using debit cards, the thumb rule is, to have a separate savings account with limited money, to make sure that your hit will be minimized.

So, the next time you head to an online store, keep in mind the above hacks to avail the best of the e-market offerings, in the most secure manner.