The holidays are in full swing and the shoppers are out either starting their shopping or putting the finishing touches on their shopping. Of course, we know there are some of you who wait until the last minute, too! No matter what type of shopper you are, many turn to the internet to help complete your shopping list. Online shopping is becoming more and more what people choose, however there are many precautions that need to be taken for shopping safely. Let’s discuss a few of those safety tips.
Research Before Buying
There are more and more scam websites popping up. These websites will show product that they don’t have in stock and when you receive it, it may be completely different or you may never get it. Then when you reach out to support, there is no response or you get the runaround. If you find a website that you want to buy from, research first. Take time to search for reviews. If you can’t find any reviews or the bad reviews outweigh the good reviews, avoid it!
Know It’s Secure
Before placing any online order, make sure the website is secure. Look at the web address to make sure it says https or make sure the lock box is indicated next to the web address.
Protect Your Information
When shopping online, protecting your information is very important. The above two tips help you protect your identity, but also be alert of the information being asked during checkout. If something doesn’t seem right, don’t follow through with the purchase.
These are just a few tips on shopping safely online. We hope you have a great holiday season!
Rothenberger Insurance Services is a full-service insurance company that specializes in auto insurance, home insurance, life insurance and all commercial insurance services. We are located in West Reading PA and help many individuals and businesses in and around West Lawn PA, Wyomissing PA and Reading PA.
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