On-line shopping
Conduct your on-line shopping safely by following these tips:
- Shop with known, reputable firms.
- Confirm names, phone numbers and addresses so you have another way to contact the company should something go wrong.
- Provide personal information sparingly. Online vendors DO NOT NEED your Social Security number or driver's license number.
- Only use secure servers. Look for an unbroken key or padlock as the bottom of the browser window and a URL that begins with https, not just http.
- Make sure you understand all shipping charges, taxes and delivery dates.
- Schedule deliveries when you can be home, arrange for deliveries at your work place or set up a time that you can pick up the package from the delivery service.
- Enjoy your on-line shopping in a safe way.