Wednesday 2 April 2008

Online Shopping


Time will come when money will no longer be in the form of notes and coins. All transactions will be paid by debit or credit card. We are entering an era of a cashless society. It will also be the time when shopping on-line will become the common practice rather than high street shopping.

This is going to be more convenient and cost effective. Whilst this is better than traditional shopping, buyers should take extra care in using their credit and debit cards for there are lots of identity thieves now a days.

Following are some basic things to remember when buying on-line:

1. Look for security icons when paying online, like the padlock icon and the like.
2. Make sure your antivirus is up and running.
3. Keep track of your transaction. Register to on-line banking so that you can access your account anytime and anywhere.
4.Don't share your personal details even to your trusted friends.
5. Never disclose your details if you receive a phone call (allegedly) from your bank prompting you like, “I'm calling your so and so bank, for security reason, please tell me your mother maiden name or your date of birth and the like.”

And take time reading reviews of different online merchant provider. If you know more about the company who is processing your payment on behalf of the shop you are buying from then you know that you are in good hands.

And if you want to sell online, take care of your customers, provide them with safe and optimum online service. Let them feel they are safe and the best way to do this is to make use of an efficient shopping cart software service provider, one which could provide e-commerce solution that suits your online shop.

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