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When we talk about electronic stores online, it is not easy to make the decision to put all your personal data in an unknown portal, without having complete transparency about the usage of the data provided by you. One of the most common fears is to hand over your credit card details to the online shopping store.
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6 tips to buy from online shopping stores safely With the world going digital we have access to many such online shopping stores that are completely dedicated to the purchase and sale of items like books, clothes, cars, houses, toys, perfumes, electronic devices, and even groceries. Although internet makes our lives quite easy with the availability of almost everything in just a matter of few clicks, the biggest question attached to the eCommerce sector is: How to safely buy from online shopping stores? However, if you follow these simple tips, you can soon dominate the world of eCommerce: #1 Check the reputation of the electronic stores online Check the history of the website you are about to make a purchase from. Check their reputation with some key points like,If it is well known, if it has many users, is it a new store, if you know someone who has used the service, the comments of the publications, customer reviews on top review sites, the mode of payments and how convenient are the prices they handle. #2 Check the mode of payment that the online shopping stores offer Whether you are buying women's clothing online or surfing an online mobile store, direct charges to credit and/or debit cards or Internet transaction services, are still a factor of distrust. When you go for online shopping make sure the gateway you pay at, is a reputed name and keeps their procedure transparent. Some online portals also bank deposits, payments at nearby stores and Cash payment upon receiving the product or service. #3 Do not trust emails with great offers and special discounts Especially if you have not asked for anything, if you have not registered in the pages to receive offers, if the mail is from an unknown person, remember this, "The cheap, it's expensive!"
#4 Do not make purchases online from a third-party PC or from an open WiFi network Never in cybercafés, libraries or similar sites, never from the Wi-Fi networks of establishments that provide this service to their clients, as it could put your banking or financial information at risk. #5 Make sure of the product you are buying Read the description of the product very carefully. Check the fine print to be sure about the status of the product you're buying. Be very clear about the final cost. Some companies include shipping costs, processing etc. in the price and others add it at the end when you have already decided the purchase, this usually varies the price you think you are going to pay for the products. #6 Use the best options We have talked about Internet transaction services, but we have not given options, the best known are Paypal, Safety Pay, Amazon Payments, Google Checkout and Moneybookers. So now you have no excuse to try shopping at electronic stores online. You should always be careful not to become addicted to online shopping but the truth is that, when wisely used, this technology will help you save time, effort and, in many cases, money as well.