December 18, 2014
Christmas is coming very fast so most of us are now in the fever of getting presents, gifts and so on for our beloved. Of course, online shopping is always a better option because we spare a lot of time and also can benefit of much more offers and options than we are when we go to the market. But how many don't think exactly like us? Because of this, it is very clear that the temptations for theft increase proportional so here are a few clues that might help you to shop online efficient and safe in the same time.
You enter a site and get a product you like or about you know that someone from your family will like to have. But you better watch out in some cases because on that site you might cannot pay using a safe payment option, like it is, for example, PayPal, case in which the risks are quite big... You can get cheat and lose your money. Also, to avoid any unpleasant thing you definitely should get a virtual one-time-use card number linked to your account because in these cases, even though it will be stolen, the thief can't use your card in any way. Maybe the bank with which you work doesn't offer you this possibility so you better get the browser extension named "MaskMe".
This still isn't enough, because if you want to have your money and your deals secure, you should stay away from public networks when making such a transaction and be sure you are protecting your personal information! When you use public wifi networks, the danger increases, so be careful. Also, when information isn't required, just don't fill it. What is the purpose, when you can put in as less data as possible?! Last, but not less important, is the way you use your cell phone when you want to make an online purchase. It is preferably that you use the application of the company rather than using the browser!