Shopping online security

Some online shopping security tips

1. Acquire full knowledge on exchange rates. In case, you are not sure of the current rates, you must make a research on it, prior to purchasing an item online.
2. Make sure that you know about the cost of delivery and the amount of time the delivery would take. Collect this information before placing your order online.
3. Always check out the feedback consumer reviews when bidding on E-bay.
4. Make sure that you read the 'FAQ' section carefully.
5. Refuse to make cash payment. It is wise to use credit card for online payment because credit card companies refund accounts in case, a fraud is proved.
6. You must take special care of checking the 'Contact page' of the buyers. Always look out for a postal address or street address on the website. It would be better if the website also has an email and a phone number.
7. Read the fine print carefully. Take special care of making note of the website's privacy policy.
8. Research on the google search engine about a particular site prior to making a purchase. This way, you can encounter with some of the comments posted about a particular site.
9. When ordering from an online store, you must check that the order page is secure. The page you enter your address and contact details on doesn't require being secured. However, the page you enter your credit card insurance on should be secure.
10. A web page starting with https is secure. You can also look for a yellow pad-lock at the bottom of your browser.