How to shop safely online

Shopping has become an inevitable part of today's age due to which better shopping methods provides easier accessibility to things. Online shopping has gained ground in these modern days. But however one has to watch out to ensure safe shopping. Here are a few tips for making online shopping safe and simple.

• Always use a secure browser that complies with the security standards. The security standards in turn helps to ensure the security of the transaction
• Deal with the companies that you know. If you are not familiar with the company ask for a paper brochure.
• Make sure of the companies policies on refund and return
• Always use a password that is a combination of numbers, letters and symbols.
• Never disclose your password.
• Before typing your credit card number look for a closed padlock or an unbroken key at the bottom of the page to ensure safety of the transaction.
• Always shop with the company that has produced its telephone number and address. Do not be satisfied with just a post card number as it could be difficult to track down the company in case of fraudulent activities.
• Print a copy of purchase order and confirmation number for your records
• Make prior arrangements with the company in case the goods are likely to arrive only after thirty days of purchase.
• Never give out your social security number, mother's maiden name, your email id and other personal information with out proper explanations from the company.
• Look for the security procedure and privacy policy of the company and go through them carefully. In case you don't find them, ask the company to mail them promptly.
• Always opt to pay through credit or charge cards and never through cash or a cheque.
• Last but not the least; always look for well-known companies.

So shop smartly and safely.