Question: How Can I Safely Shop Online?

Online shopping safety tips

• Research retailers online to make sure they’re legitimate.
• Make sure the website is secure.
• Know your rights and the company’s returns policy.
• Keep software and virus protection up-to-date and use strong passwords for online accounts.
• Don’t use public Wi-Fi.
• Pay using a credit card.
• Be smart.

How do you know if online shopping is safe?

Look for these five signs that a website is safe:

1. Look for the “S” in HTTPS.
2. Check for a website privacy policy.
3. Find their contact information.
4. Verify their trust seal.
5. Know the signs of website malware.

How can I do online shopping?

Internet shopping: how to buy online

• Step 1: Search for a product using Google shopping.
• Step 2: Find an item you like using Google shopping.
• Step 3: Search via Google.
• Step 4: Searching for and buying a product from a website.
• Step 5: Adding a product to your basket.
• Step 6: Continue shopping or buy your product.
• Step 7: Checkout and pay.

What is the safest online payment method?

PayPal