What are the safeguards for shopping online?  

well, The Internet offers some significant advantages to shoppers, and is becoming increasingly popular with both adults and young people.

It can give you access to products and services which are not available in your local stores. It can save time, and help you avoid crowds. It can save you money, as some kinds of products are substantially cheaper in other countries. It can help you research product details and make comparisons of prices and features, before you physically visit a store for a demonstration.

Purchase by credit card is the usual method of payment, which has restricted the ability of young people to shop online. Recent developments in the introduction of pre-paid Payment cards that can be credited with money by adults, are likely to stimulate suppliers to target more products and marketing at a youth market, fuelling a rapid growth in children buying goods online.

Answered by Hemant Singh at 11:19 AM on August 01, 2008

well, The Internet offers some significant advantages to shoppers, and is becoming increasingly popular with both adults and young people.

It can give you access to products and services which are not available in your local stores. It can save time, and help you avoid crowds. It can save you money, as some kinds of products are substantially cheaper in other countries. It can help you research product details and make comparisons of prices and features, before you physically visit a store for a demonstration.

Purchase by credit card is the usual method of payment, which has restricted the ability of young people to shop online. Recent developments in the introduction of pre-paid Payment cards that can be credited with money by adults, are likely to stimulate suppliers to target more products and marketing at a youth market, fuelling a rapid growth in children buying goods online.

Answered by R.P. Singh at 6:06 PM on July 24, 2008

well, The Internet offers some significant advantages to shoppers, and is becoming increasingly popular with both adults and young people.

It can give you access to products and services which are not available in your local stores. It can save time, and help you avoid crowds. It can save you money, as some kinds of products are substantially cheaper in other countries. It can help you research product details and make comparisons of prices and features, before you physically visit a store for a demonstration.

Purchase by credit card is the usual method of payment, which has restricted the ability of young people to shop online. Recent developments in the introduction of pre-paid Payment cards that can be credited with money by adults, are likely to stimulate suppliers to target more products and marketing at a youth market, fuelling a rapid growth in children buying goods online.

Answered by Rocky at 11:42 AM on July 22, 2008

well, The Internet offers some significant advantages to shoppers, and is becoming increasingly popular with both adults and young people.

It can give you access to products and services which are not available in your local stores. It can save time, and help you avoid crowds. It can save you money, as some kinds of products are substantially cheaper in other countries. It can help you research product details and make comparisons of prices and features, before you physically visit a store for a demonstration.

Purchase by credit card is the usual method of payment, which has restricted the ability of young people to shop online. Recent developments in the introduction of pre-paid Payment cards that can be credited with money by adults, are likely to stimulate suppliers to target more products and marketing at a youth market, fuelling a rapid growth in children buying goods online.

Answered by Yash at 8:41 AM on July 16, 2008

well, The Internet offers some significant advantages to shoppers, and is becoming increasingly popular with both adults and young people.

It can give you access to products and services which are not available in your local stores. It can save time, and help you avoid crowds. It can save you money, as some kinds of products are substantially cheaper in other countries. It can help you research product details and make comparisons of prices and features, before you physically visit a store for a demonstration.

Purchase by credit card is the usual method of payment, which has restricted the ability of young people to shop online. Recent developments in the introduction of pre-paid Payment cards that can be credited with money by adults, are likely to stimulate suppliers to target more products and marketing at a youth market, fuelling a rapid growth in children buying goods online.

Answered by Romi at 12:36 PM on July 15, 2008

Read important shopping online safety tips before your next online purchase. These online safety tips will help make your shopping experience safe, secure, and pleasurable. More and more people are using the internet to make purchases and though most transactions are without complications, safeguards for online safety is crucial.

Get to know the merchant when shopping online

When shopping, be sure to gather as much information as you can about the merchant you will be dealing with. Check their reputation to see if they are a reliable source to purchase from. Look for internet rating services and directories that provide helpful information about merchants.

Is the site secure?

Most sites that are visited are very secure but yet there are those that you need to be aware of. Taking the right precautions and tips will ensure a complete and safe purchase.

Let us start to see what protection there is when you are about to make that purchase. Is there a closed lock or unbroken key in your browser window? The site is not secure if the key is broken or the lock is open. Is there "https:" not "http" on the web address that ask for your password, credit card, or other personal information? Look for a pop-up box that says you are entering a secure area. Also, SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) are used on some sites.

Answered by Madhurima at 2:13 PM on July 14, 2008

Read important shopping online safety tips before your next online purchase. These online safety tips will help make your shopping experience safe, secure, and pleasurable. More and more people are using the internet to make purchases and though most transactions are without complications, safeguards for online safety is crucial.

Get to know the merchant when shopping online

When shopping, be sure to gather as much information as you can about the merchant you will be dealing with. Check their reputation to see if they are a reliable source to purchase from. Look for internet rating services and directories that provide helpful information about merchants.

Is the site secure?

Most sites that are visited are very secure but yet there are those that you need to be aware of. Taking the right precautions and tips will ensure a complete and safe purchase.

Let us start to see what protection there is when you are about to make that purchase. Is there a closed lock or unbroken key in your browser window? The site is not secure if the key is broken or the lock is open. Is there "https:" not "http" on the web address that ask for your password, credit card, or other personal information? Look for a pop-up box that says you are entering a secure area. Also, SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) are used on some sites.

Answered by Raksha at 8:10 AM on July 14, 2008

Read important shopping online safety tips before your next online purchase. These online safety tips will help make your shopping experience safe, secure, and pleasurable. More and more people are using the internet to make purchases and though most transactions are without complications, safeguards for online safety is crucial.

Get to know the merchant when shopping online

When shopping, be sure to gather as much information as you can about the merchant you will be dealing with. Check their reputation to see if they are a reliable source to purchase from. Look for internet rating services and directories that provide helpful information about merchants.

Is the site secure?

Most sites that are visited are very secure but yet there are those that you need to be aware of. Taking the right precautions and tips will ensure a complete and safe purchase.

Let us start to see what protection there is when you are about to make that purchase. Is there a closed lock or unbroken key in your browser window? The site is not secure if the key is broken or the lock is open. Is there "https:" not "http" on the web address that ask for your password, credit card, or other personal information? Look for a pop-up box that says you are entering a secure area. Also, SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) are used on some sites.

Use different passwords

Prevent someone committing fraud by changing your passwords. A suggestion would be to change them every 2-3 months. For sites requiring sensitive information, create unique passwords different from what is used for other entries

Answered by Ni .. at 5:34 PM on July 11, 2008

Read important shopping online safety tips before your next online purchase. These online safety tips will help make your shopping experience safe, secure, and pleasurable. More and more people are using the internet to make purchases and though most transactions are without complications, safeguards for online safety is crucial.

Get to know the merchant when shopping online

When shopping, be sure to gather as much information as you can about the merchant you will be dealing with. Check their reputation to see if they are a reliable source to purchase from. Look for internet rating services and directories that provide helpful information about merchants.

Is the site secure?

Most sites that are visited are very secure but yet there are those that you need to be aware of. Taking the right precautions and tips will ensure a complete and safe purchase.

Let us start to see what protection there is when you are about to make that purchase. Is there a closed lock or unbroken key in your browser window? The site is not secure if the key is broken or the lock is open. Is there "https:" not "http" on the web address that ask for your password, credit card, or other personal information? Look for a pop-up box that says you are entering a secure area. Also, SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) are used on some sites.

Use different passwords

Prevent someone committing fraud by changing your passwords. A suggestion would be to change them every 2-3 months. For sites requiring sensitive information, create unique passwords different from what is used for other entries.

When you create your passwords, do not use personal words and
numbers such as your phone number, your name, social security
number, or address. Use a combination of letters and numbers. Be sure to remember the passwords and if you need to, write it down and keep them in a safe place where they cannot be found.

Beware of bogus emails

You may receive many clever emails imitating merchants, banks, or other companies that will ask for your personal information. You will be asked to verify your password, reestablish your accounts, or anything in order to get access to sensitive information. Do not click on their links nor answer the emails. If you have a question and have some concern, contact your trusted source to see the email is legitimate.

Bona fide businesses do not ask for sensitive information such as your SSN or bank account numbers on the web. Stay updated with anti-virus and spam software for added protection.

Safeguard and protect
Take the time to investigate other ways that you can safeguard and secure protection when you are shopping online. Following these steps and more will greatly decrease the chances of being a victim of fraud and give you peace of mind when shopping.

Answered by Nagendra at 8:01 AM on July 11, 2008

The Internet offers some significant advantages to shoppers, and is becoming increasingly popular with both adults and young people.

It can give you access to products and services which are not available in your local stores. It can save time, and help you avoid crowds. It can save you money, as some kinds of products are substantially cheaper in other countries. It can help you research product details and make comparisons of prices and features, before you physically visit a store for a demonstration.

Purchase by credit card is the usual method of payment, which has restricted the ability of young people to shop online. Recent developments in the introduction of pre-paid Payment cards that can be credited with money by adults, are likely to stimulate suppliers to target more products and marketing at a youth market, fuelling a rapid growth in children buying goods online.

Answered by .... ..... at 8:11 PM on July 10, 2008