10 Golden Rules For Safe Internet Shopping


#9 Don't Ever Use Remember My Password Option

Every online shopping site wants you to register as a customer, before buying products from them.  When registering online, a simple notification for remembering password will appear, which on enabling will store the passwords in PC, often in plain text. According to BCS, these are the first thing a fraudster will target. Some malware is designed to go and search your PC for these passwords. Moreover, if your laptop is lost or stolen, the passwords go with it.

#8 Register With Online Security Services

Before shopping with your credit card, ensure that it is registered with the card provider's online security services such as Verified by Visa and MasterCard SecureCode.

#7 Use Credit Card and Not a Debit Card

This clears a misconception every online shopper has. The bank provides you security guarantees with a credit card that are not given with a debit card. So it is better not to take your new platinum card on an online shopping spree.