Online Holiday Shopping Tips

As the holiday season is upon us and shopping for gifts is well under way, many people may be taking advantage of shopping from the comfort of home via online shopping. With what seems like endless sales, it is important to remember some online shopping tips to make sure you’re getting the most out of your shopping experience:

1.    Make sure your computer has the latest antivirus software installed. This will help protect you from hackers and identity thieves.

2.    Make sure the seller is legitimate. Look for reviews about their reputation and customer service. Also make sure you can contact the seller if you have a dispute

3.    Look for coupon codes. Search the store’s name with terms like “coupons,” “discounts” or “free shipping.”

4.    Pay by credit card. Paying by credit card gives you added protections. Never mail cash or wire money to online sellers. If the seller asks you to pay this way, it could be a scam.

5.    Use secure checkout. Before you enter your credit card information online, check that the website address starts with “https.” The “s” stands for secure. If you don’t see the “s.” don’t enter your information.

6.    Keep records. Keep records of your online purchases until you get the items you ordered, confirm you received the correct items and that you’re satisfied and won’t have to return the items.

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We hope you have a safe, fun online shopping experience this holiday season!

Happy Holidays from your friends at TopLine!