How to Avoid E-commerce Shoppers from Getting Scammed



E-commerce shoppers are now the target of scammers. Cybercriminal (hackers, spammers, and phishers) nowadays uses new techniques to steal personal information from online shoppers. They do it by either targeting them through e-mails or bogus Web sites to lure them into disclosing passwords and credit card details knowingly or unknowingly.

But there’s no need for you to be anxious or concerned because this post will walk you through several tips on how to avoid getting scammed while shopping online. Stay with us.

1. Do not open email from unknown sources

Whether you are online or offline, you should know that scam emails come from those unfamiliar sources. They do not come from your friends, the merchants that you have previously made transactions with or even the government office. If you receive an email from an unfamiliar source, do not open it and delete it right away. If possible, scan the content using your antivirus software.

2. Do not provide your personal information to unfamiliar merchants


If you are shopping online, do not disclose your personal information like your name, address, date of birth, and bank account number to those merchants that you are not familiar with. When in doubt, try to verify the merchant's identity by contacting your friends or dealing only with known and trustworthy websites.

3. Use a secure Internet connection

Shopping online is just like making a transaction in real life. You need to ensure a safe connection by using a secure connection. Browsers like Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari and Chrome use different security protocols to prevent hacking and make sure that only authorized parties are allowed access to your computer.

4. Do not enter personal information twice


Once you have entered the wrong password or PIN code many times, change your internet connection settings or the browser that you are using. If you want it to be more secure, do not choose public hotspots when using a mobile device such as a laptop or phone.

5. Use your credit card only on trustworthy websites

Just like opening emails from unfamiliar sources, using a credit card online on sites that are not familiar to you is also not advisable. Use only credit cards where you are well familiar with the merchants that you are shopping for.

6. Avoid using public WIFI hotspots


Using public WIFI hotspots when shopping is not a good idea because your personal information can be stolen by hackers easily. Instead of using these types of connections, use a secure browser such as Firefox or Chrome to shop on the internet and avoid getting scammed in an online transaction.

7. Do not disclose your personal details

When you are contacted by companies or government offices, it is very important that you do not provide your personal information. It is difficult to verify these types of emails because they can easily be faked by scammers.

8. Use different passwords for different sites


The best way to keep your information safe from scammers is to use different passwords for every site that you want to open on the internet.

This is how to avoid e-commerce shoppers from getting scammed. Do not be a victim of these cybercriminals because you can avoid it. Just use these tips to protect yourself from being a victim in the future.

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