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Top 7
Online Shopping Safety Tips |
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1.
Read the
site's contact details - know who you're dealing with before purchasing
The smallest of backyard business can run very impressive web
sites. Best to know who you're dealing with before making your
online purchase. If spending a large amount when shopping
online, perhaps a quick phone call to the online shop may give
you more insight into the company. A good general rule of
thumb (though not absolute) is to stick with the big names you know. |
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2.
Ensure the
payments page is a secure page
At the very least, ensure that the payments page includes
https:// in the address bar rather than http://. This tells
you that your private details are encrypted between you and the
online shop's web server. However this doesn't guarantee that
your online shopping merchant is using every precaution to ensure
your details remain private once the details are stored on their web
server. |
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3.
Review the
delivery options
Know the delivery options including method of delivery, cost and
delivery times.
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4.
Check if the
product is stored locally or being shipped from overseas
Many smaller merchants selling via ebay and similar sites
ship direct from warehouses overseas. This is not necessarily a
problem though may mean increased delivery times. |
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5.
Research your
product first - know what you're getting
Best to read up on your product so you know exactly what to
expect. It's often prudent to enter "product name" and the the
word "review" into Google and see what comes back. |
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6.
Review the
site's returns policy for purchases made online
If there is a problem you'll want to be able to return or
exchange your online purchase with minimal fuss. Best to know your
online merchant's returns policy before purchasing. |
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7. Check your
purchase thoroughly upon arrival
Mistakes can happen anywhere including with online shopping.
Check model numbers and package contents upon arrival. |
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