Ten Tips for Safe EShopping ECOMMERCE Dr Shaymaa

Ten Tips for Safe EShopping E_COMMERCE Dr. Shaymaa M. Rashad

Ten Tips for Safe E-Shopping 1. use encryption technology to transfer information from your computer to the online merchant's computer. 2. if you look at the top of your screen where the Web site address is displayed, you should see https: //. The "s" that is displayed after "http" indicates that Web site is secure. Dr. Shaymaa M. Rashad

Ten Tips for Safe E-Shopping 3. look for a closed padlock displayed at the bottom of your screen. If that lock is open, you should assume it is not a secure site. 4. Providing your Social Security number is not a requirement for placing an order at an online shopping site. There is no need for the merchant to ask for it. Giving out your Social Security number could lead to having your identity stolen. Dr. Shaymaa M. Rashad

Ten Tips for Safe E-Shopping 5. Start at a trusted site rather than shopping with a search engine. (Never Buy From Spammers) 6. create a unique password 7. Do not use public computer to make purchases Dr. Shaymaa M. Rashad

Ten Tips for Safe E-Shopping 8. check if online merchants have a phone number on their Web sites 9. Most reputable companies will post their privacy policy in an easy-to-read place on the site. 10. Verify an Item's Value Dr. Shaymaa M. Rashad