Tips for Safer Online Shopping

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Online shopping is very popular nowadays. But, at the same time it needs to be safer as there are many online frauds taking place. Here are some simple, secure, easy-to-use and robust shopping tips that you’ll keep coming back to – PowerPoint PPT presentation

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Title: Tips for Safer Online Shopping


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Tips for Safer Online Shopping
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Introduction
  • Online shopping in Middle East has a tremendous
    change, with e-commerce replacing the traditional
    brick and mortar stores.
  • One major fear that prevents many from doing
    online shopping is Online fraud.
  • Benefits of Online Shopping
  • Shop at your convenience 24X7
  • the deals and prices are good
  • the selection are much wider
  • the shopping is secure
  • shipping is fast
  • Ensure that your personal information and card
    details are not going to fall into the wrong
    hands by certain prevention tips.

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ONLINE SHOPPING TIPS
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Keep your system updated
  • Essential updates are necessary to keep your
    operating system updated and less vulnerable to
    cyber criminals.
  • Invest in a good anti-virus .
  • Ensure you run the antivirus and malware scans as
    recommended by your antivirus software.

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Use trusted websites
  • Use a trusted site rather than shopping with a
    search engine.
  • E.g. For generic shopping in Middle East
    websites like souq.com are being used and for
    many FMCG there are online buying portals like
    Nestle Family shopping portal
  • Search results can be rigged to lead you astray,
    especially when you drift past the first few
    pages of links.
  • The most leading sites are likely to use the
    latest online security measures.

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Create strong passwords
  • Avoid common names and figures, as it makes
    easier for the hacker to hack your account.
  • Put extra effort into your passwords, like
  • Include numbers
  • Symbols
  • Caps Lock
  • 8-10 characters at least

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Check for SSL encryption
  • Online payment makes most online shoppers
    nervous.
  • Always check for SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) when
    you buy anything with your credit card from a
    site.
  • SSL technology
  • encrypts your information
  • prevents other computers from accessing your
    information
  • Check for the SSL sites which starts with
    https// (instead of just http//)
  • A locked padlock icon appears typically in the
    status bar at the bottom of your web browser, or
    right next to the URL in the address bar.

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Avoid phishing emails
  • Phishing emails- Email scams which gather
    personal information such as passwords and credit
    card details.
  • Legitimate companies including all banks will
    never send you an email with a link requesting
    your login, password or credit card details.
  • To check it just type the web address of the
    company that sent the email directly to the
    browser rather than following the link. 

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Use online payment services
  • Use online payment services such as MWallet,
    PayPal, Bill Me Later, and Pay Simple for a
    nominal fee.
  • These services
  • Keep your credit card information stored on a
    secured server
  • Lets you make payments to retailers without
    revealing your credit card information
  • Provides maximum security

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Regularly check your bank statements
  • It's easier for fraudsters to go after bank
    details.
  • Some banks will alert you if they detect
    suspicious activity, but its only you who knows
    where you spend your money.
  • Be sure to check your bank accounts to make
    yourself aware of fraudsters.

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Conclusion
  • Always be cognizant of online fraud.
  • Following these tips while shopping online can
    make your personal details safe and make online
    shopping a rewarding experience. 

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