The internet today have changed many people's lives. It made their lives easy and comfortable. So comfortable that almost everything can be done online - socialization, work, pay bills and shop without leaving their homes.
Above all, one activity is done on the internet which is online shopping is growing tremendously. A recent study in the US alone found that nearly half of the population is purchasing online. This is because a lot of people have discovered the advantages of online shopping.
There are so many advantages of shopping online that attracts consumers to shop online - convenience, accessibility, affordability, best buy and confidentiality. However, there are few consumers who don't trust online shopping. On the other hand, with these simple tips on how to purchase online securely, consumers can enjoy the wonderful benefits of online shopping and be satisfied.
• Find out about a merchant by visiting its website. Look for guarantees, warranties and return information.
• Look for online shops that have symbols like unbroken lock or key, URL that begins with Http:// and sites that have SSL or "Secure Socket Layer", this means that the consumers and the merchants can only view the payment information.
• Look at the privacy statements to know how the consumer's personal information will be used. Reliable merchants always make this information easily available to the consumers.
• Always pay purchases with a credit card, check card or PayPal.
• Always keep records of transactions. If it is possible, always have them printed.
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