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Online Shopping Safety
Online shopping safety refers to protecting your financial and personal information while making purchases on e-commerce websites and mobile apps.
- Fraudulent sellers: Fake websites may take payments without delivering goods.
- Payment theft: Credit card details can be stolen by hackers.
- Phishing scams: Fake order confirmation emails may trick users into revealing sensitive data.
- Counterfeit products: Illegitimate sellers may sell fake or low-quality items.
Example: A user entered credit card details on a fraudulent website, leading to unauthorized charges on their account.
- Shop only on reputable websites with HTTPS security.
- Avoid clicking on ads that lead to unfamiliar shopping sites.
- Use secure payment methods like virtual credit cards or PayPal.
- Verify seller reviews before making a purchase.
- Enable transaction alerts on your banking app for suspicious activity.
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- Staying informed is key to protecting yourself and your loved ones from online threats.
- Follow our social media channels and website for regular updates on cybersecurity best practices.
- Promote online safety for families, businesses, and the community by spreading this knowledge.
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- Shop only on reputable websites with HTTPS security.
- Avoid clicking on ads that lead to unfamiliar shopping sites.
- Use secure payment methods like virtual credit cards or PayPal.
- Verify seller reviews before making a purchase.
- Enable transaction alerts on your banking app for suspicious activity.
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