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Hi Puzzlers,
“Black Friday” officially started the Christmas and Holiday shopping season and “Cyber Monday” unofficially kicked off the beginning of the online Holiday shopping season. For many this can be a very stressful time and ordering online can be scary. In an effort to assist our puzzlers, we have researched the best safety tips the Internet has to offer. We were pleased to find lots articles of advice on “How to Holiday Shop Online Safely”. Below is a list of the most popular tips.
1. Protect your PC- Make sure your personal computer has recent updates installed for Spam filters, anti-virus and anti-spyware software, and a secure firewall.
2. Trusted Websites – Shoppers should know whom they are dealing with. Confirm the online seller’s physical address and phone number. Anyone can set up an online store under any name. Do not respond to the pop-up asking for personal or financial information. Real companies would not ask for this type of information via emails and pop-ups (phising). Check for security seals, such as a lock icon and the http (URL) has an “s” in it. The https:// stands for secure.
3. Pay by credit or charge card - By using a credit or charge card you are protected by the Fair Credit Billing Act. This law gives you the right to dispute charges and temporarily withhold payment while the credit card company investigates your claims. Never use your debit card, as you have no rights protecting you from fraud or theft.
4. Refund Policies and Delivery Dates – Make sure you know if you can return the item for a full refund and who pays the shipping for the return. Is the refund for a store credit or cash refund? Know when you should expect delivery of your item.
5. Print & Save – Keep documentation of your order. If confirmation was sent by email, keep the email and save any and all correspondence with the retailer.
6. Wear comfortable slippers, get a comfortable chair and pour a nice cup of tea, you could be at your computer for hours!
Puzzler we would love to hear about your great shopping tips.
Happy Puzzling!
“Black Friday” officially started the Christmas and Holiday shopping season and “Cyber Monday” unofficially kicked off the beginning of the online Holiday shopping season. For many this can be a very stressful time and ordering online can be scary. In an effort to assist our puzzlers, we have researched the best safety tips the Internet has to offer. We were pleased to find lots articles of advice on “How to Holiday Shop Online Safely”. Below is a list of the most popular tips.
1. Protect your PC- Make sure your personal computer has recent updates installed for Spam filters, anti-virus and anti-spyware software, and a secure firewall.
2. Trusted Websites – Shoppers should know whom they are dealing with. Confirm the online seller’s physical address and phone number. Anyone can set up an online store under any name. Do not respond to the pop-up asking for personal or financial information. Real companies would not ask for this type of information via emails and pop-ups (phising). Check for security seals, such as a lock icon and the http (URL) has an “s” in it. The https:// stands for secure.
3. Pay by credit or charge card - By using a credit or charge card you are protected by the Fair Credit Billing Act. This law gives you the right to dispute charges and temporarily withhold payment while the credit card company investigates your claims. Never use your debit card, as you have no rights protecting you from fraud or theft.
4. Refund Policies and Delivery Dates – Make sure you know if you can return the item for a full refund and who pays the shipping for the return. Is the refund for a store credit or cash refund? Know when you should expect delivery of your item.
5. Print & Save – Keep documentation of your order. If confirmation was sent by email, keep the email and save any and all correspondence with the retailer.
6. Wear comfortable slippers, get a comfortable chair and pour a nice cup of tea, you could be at your computer for hours!
Puzzler we would love to hear about your great shopping tips.
Happy Puzzling!
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