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Online Shopping
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The Internet has brought about many changes, including in how we shop.
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We don't have to waste so much time, in overly tight schedules just to buy for our needs.
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Trying to find a plane ticket? Clothes? Shoes? Accessories? Even food? Just browse and click on the Internet.
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It's easy and more efficient.
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But with this comfort that's offered by online shopping, are we aware that there are risks?
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Mainly when we conduct the digital transactions, buying things.
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So how do you stay safe when shopping online? Here are tips for that.
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First, be conscientious before buying things.
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Try to compare prices between goods that sell in one place with another.
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If there's a huge difference or if it's uncommon, please be careful.
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Second, investigate the seller.
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If you've never done online shopping in one of those online shops, check its validity.
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Check on Internet for other peoples' testimonies, make sure there's a valid contact address and can be reached
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if you have questions or problems regarding the buying.
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Remember: don't transfer money to the seller if you're not yet sure.
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If possible, use Cash On Delivery (COD).
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Third, be careful of phishing.
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Phishing is a criminal activity to steal private and important information from you.
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For example, login accounts or credit card numbers.
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These kinds of activities are usually connected to financial activities.
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The criminal can falsify a reliable online shopping website
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such as s bank, online shop, or website owned by a popular company to con users to input their private information.
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Check again the domain names in the browser address bar.
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Phishing attacks.
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Generally it's also waged through emails by saying that it is an important email.
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Immediately contact your bank if there's a possibility that you've already input your information into such websites.
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Check the policy of delivery and return of their products.
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Before you buy it please make sure you've already understood the sellers' policy.
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After that, save all of this information along with the transfer data either as a digital or printed copy.
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This will help us in case we need to return the products or deny certain unbased claiming from seller.
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Be wise when online...
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Think before posting!