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| | | | | | The model of Internet shopping has created a major attention in cyber users. While online shopping is easier and cheaper for the concession offered, yet a buyer can get in problem sometimes. The answer is to select a safe & secured site for the deal.
Let us talk about certain facts before heading for Internet shopping.
Is your browser secure?
The browser in question should stand for security standards i.e. Secure Electronic Transaction (SET) & Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) that encrypt the transaction information you exchange over web. A symbol of unbroken key, closed lock or https:// in the starting of URL prove that the site is secure.
Check certificate
Checking certificate is also easy to ensure safety. At present, provider of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) is Verisign Inc. & you can log on to www.verisign.com for further information.
Prefer to pay through a credit card only
Not only is it easy with credit card but also your transaction made will be secured by the Fair Credit Building Act. The law says that buyers hold every right to dispute against some situations.
Invest safe
Be secure by investing less for the first time & you can go for more later on but don't overlook keeping documentation of transaction number & your purchase order for everything you get.
Think before giving your personal details
Usually the sites want to know your requirement etc. but stop if they seek your mail ID, address, contact number OR password.
There are agencies to help buyer in case of trouble encountered.
Call for Action, Inc. (http://www.callforaction.org)
Federal Trade Commission (http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/menu-internet.htm)
Consumer Information Center (http://www.pueble.gsa.gov)
National Fraud Information Center (http://www.fraud.org)
In spite of the loopholes, Internet shopping is just IN but use these points before starting with your first experience.
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