7 Tips For Safer Online Shopping

More and more people are doing their Christmas shopping online.  The selection is great, and you can definitely find some good deals, but you want to be careful about how you shop online.  The following are 7 tips to make your online shopping safer:

1. Make sure your information is being entered on a secure site.
2. Look for the latest credit card password procedures
3. Know who you are buying from. Use stores you are familiar with or people you know have dealt with.
4. Beware of refurbished items, usually a detail buried in small print.
5. Check the store’s return policies before you buy.
6. Use a separate credit card for online shopping, preferably one with a low limit in case the number gets stolen.
7. If the deal sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

Online shopping can be a great convenience, and by following the above tips you can have a safer online shopping experience.
Jerry