KOMPAS.com - A study conducted by Forrester reported that in the moments before the holidays, consumers who shop online increased.
Are pleased not only selling web sites, but also the "digital robber" As more and more transactions, the greater the chance they get what they want.
How to avoid the interference of the criminals? Here are 10 guidelines for trading safely online:
A. Do research on the web site where you shopThese tips should be done if you like clothes shopping online at your own web site that is less familiar. Check the seller's phone number and contact.
If not convinced, go to Google or Yahoo search engine and enter the name of that website. Look for reviews from their customers. If anything goes wrong, please, just leave the website.
2. Read the policy carefully to the web sites of your personal dataDo not get any points in the policy which states that the web site manager may give personal data to other parties.
Also read the returns policy. Because the items purchased can not be seen physically, there must be guarantees that the goods are shipped defective, you may send the defective items back and of course be replaced with a new item or your money back.
Also check who pays the return item.
3. Check the package of goods by reading the product description carefully.Curigailah on branded goods are sold at huge discounts.
4. Do not be easily tempted bargain huntersDo not rush to fall in love with the offer of goods at low prices that come from e-mail, let alone ask for ID and password without permission from the owner of the e-mail. That usually work spammer.
But be careful, spammers can also seduce. He sent an e-mail that seems to come from a good company. Instead, visit the company web site carefully, and direct spending darisana. Do not via e-mail or pop-up window.
5. Find a sign that the website was secureThe sign is usually a padlock in the status bar (status bar) browser. Before submitting any personal information, check out the sign was there.
When you are prompted to enter registration information credit card numbers, see the web site address. Web site address should change from http to "shttp 'or' https'. This means that payment information is encrypted, better be safe anyway.
6. Secure Your PCYour PC must have a minimum of antivirus. Better yet, if you have anti-spyware and firewall. Remember, security software must be updated regularly so that your PC is protected from the latest threats. Good, just set the automatic update process.
7. Consider ways of paymentPayment is usually made by credit card. With a credit card, you have strong evidence that you've done a transaction if the goods are not delivered or not to order.
But, because of the theft of a credit card number, payment by using a system such as PayPal, Transfer Send, or COD may be considered.
8. Check the total price.Prices of goods, plus the cost of a pack, plus postage, hopefully there is the discount.Compare the total price of a web site with another web site.
9. Keep proof of the transactionIncludes product description and price, digital receipts, and also a copy of the e-mail between you and the seller.
10. Turn off your PC after the transactionIf the PC is turned on, could have been there robber who had planted malware, took over control of the PC and perform transactions.
source : tekno.kompas.com
