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Online Shopping Safety

With ID theft on the rise it is all the more important safe shopping guidelines are adhered to.

Make sure the website uses an SSL, you can tell if there is a lock displayed on the browser. Extended Validation SSL’s have a green bar.

Use websites which offer a security seal such as those offered by ControlScan or GeoTrust?

Use a PayPal account instead of a credit card?

Check the return policy. This is especially important if purchasing software.

Make sure business offers a phone number and address.

Don’t save passwords in your browser.