

1. When you are creating any purchases on the internet and you are required to make a user account, never utilize the same passwords that you use on other websites. Do not make use of your e-mail or banking password to make your account to buy shoes from a web retailer. If a person was able to check this out password, they might have access to not only your profile on the retailer's store.
2. If you're considering buying a product online, check out the reviews. The reviews off their people that have used the product can give you a wise decision about the product. You could possibly find out the standard of the product, if this worked as described, and if you should make the purchase.
3. Never give out your Social Security number for an online merchant. This number is not required for placing orders online. Giving an online store your Social Security number can help them use your personal and private information to steal your identity. To prevent that, if you carry on an online store site and see that as being a requirement, do not buy anything from them and shop someplace else.
4. Discover more about the payment methods offered by the online store you are interested in. Most stores provide you with the option to pay with a charge card or with PayPal. Credit cards is a safe option only if the store has a secure server. If you do not see any information regarding safety, it is best to go through another store.
5. When shopping online, choose the best shipping policy. Often times companies offer expedited shipping. However, often times getting the product one day earlier can cost you as much as twice the normal shipping price. Therefore, if you can wait on the product to arrive using normal shipping instead of expedited shipping, choose standard shipping to save money.