Tips for safe Online Shopping

michael123 · 07-21-2008, 07:14 AM

Below listed are a few tips to make this process a safe and simple experience.

• Shop early – With the easy selection process online, sales in peek season is high and there runs a risk of the product running out. Therefore it is better if you place your order well in advance in such seasons.
• There are some stores that provide free shipping on a purchase over a specified amount. Therefore keep track of such splendid offers if available and make the most of it.
• Look out for bargain offers online. A slight in depth search is sure to find you mind-boggling offers.
• Make sure you never disclose off you password to anyone else.
• It is safe to shop with the company that has disclosed its telephone number and contact address. A postcard number alone is not satisfactory enough as it would be difficult to track down the company in case of any fraudulent activity.
• A print copy of the purchase order and the confirmation number should be taken for the records.
• Prior arrangements should be made with the company if the goods you purchased would arrive only after thirty days of placing the order.
• Your social security number, mother’s maiden name, your email id and other such personal information should not be disclosed off to the company unless you receive proper, satisfactory explanations from the company.
• Be clear with the security procedure and the privacy policy of the company. In case you don’t find them in the site ask the company to mail them to you promptly.
• It is always safe to pay through your credit card or other charge cards instead of cash or cheque.
• Well-known companies are the safest place to shop.

mercer_sensei · 07-21-2008, 08:03 AM

thanks for the tips michael, I dont buy much online, but Ill make sure to remember these tips whenever I do

TenshuTanuki~ · 07-21-2008, 07:04 PM

Thx 4 the help...When I get my own credit card I'll shop online and use some of these tips...(But I will also abuse my credit card...)

jlie3 · 07-23-2008, 04:12 PM

THx dude, that'll help.. i often like to shop online, bcoz of the price; i'd make sure i remember that...

michael123 · 07-31-2008, 07:13 AM

Thanks for all support for me...........

07-21-2008, 07:14 AM	#1 (permalink)
michael123 Unknown Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 10 Rep Power: 0 Credits: 436	Tips for safe Online Shopping Below listed are a few tips to make this process a safe and simple experience. • Shop early – With the easy selection process online, sales in peek season is high and there runs a risk of the product running out. Therefore it is better if you place your order well in advance in such seasons. • There are some stores that provide free shipping on a purchase over a specified amount. Therefore keep track of such splendid offers if available and make the most of it. • Look out for bargain offers online. A slight in depth search is sure to find you mind-boggling offers. • Make sure you never disclose off you password to anyone else. • It is safe to shop with the company that has disclosed its telephone number and contact address. A postcard number alone is not satisfactory enough as it would be difficult to track down the company in case of any fraudulent activity. • A print copy of the purchase order and the confirmation number should be taken for the records. • Prior arrangements should be made with the company if the goods you purchased would arrive only after thirty days of placing the order. • Your social security number, mother’s maiden name, your email id and other such personal information should not be disclosed off to the company unless you receive proper, satisfactory explanations from the company. • Be clear with the security procedure and the privacy policy of the company. In case you don’t find them in the site ask the company to mail them to you promptly. • It is always safe to pay through your credit card or other charge cards instead of cash or cheque. • Well-known companies are the safest place to shop. __________________ Japanese Clothes Bill Consolidation

07-21-2008, 08:03 AM	#2 (permalink)
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07-23-2008, 04:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
jlie3 Unknown Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Melbourne, Aus Posts: 13 Rep Power: 0 Credits: 313	THx dude, that'll help.. i often like to shop online, bcoz of the price; i'd make sure i remember that...