How to stay safe while Shopping Online for Christmas & New Year?
Christmas & New Year are two occasions that witness most of online shopping. many online shopping websites come up with exciting offers and deals on these festivals and so, people tend to buy more online during this season. Security one of the most common concerns during online shopping. Due to increasing incidents of online frauds and security breaches, it is utmost important to take proper care while shopping online.
Here are some methods by which you can ensure maximum online shopping safety
Use only authentic sites: There are many new E commerce sites coming in the market every day. But, you should use only authentic sites that already have good reputation in the market. Some of these sites include Ebay, Amazon, Flipkart, etc.
Use COD option if possible: Always use the Cash on Delivery (COD) option if the product is applicable for COD. This way, you will not have to use card for online shopping and your account stays safe.
Do not save card information: Many E commerce websites ask you to save your card information for future purpose. Never save card information online as this may lead to information stealing by hackers. Use card and wipe out all the information
Use secure transaction: Make sure that the transaction enabled on the website is completely secure. If you see any issue or problem during transaction, change your password immediately.
Stay safe and have a wonderful Christmas and New Year 2015