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Make Your Online Holiday Shopping

Safer A GUIDE FOR SECURE ONLINE SHOPPING

EXPERIENCE

2Steve Anderson

Trusted Authority on Insurance Technology, Productivity and Innovation. I specialize in Insurance, Social Media, Management, Online Marketing, Cyber security, Sales and Customer Service.

3Contents:What is online shopping?Why people like shopping online?The growth of cyber crime in online

shoppingEffective tricks that can help us

have a safe online shopping experience

Conclusion

4What is Online Shopping?“Online Shopping” can simply be defined as a form of electronic trade which lets consumers directly purchase goods or services from a seller over the Internet using a web browser.

5Why do people prefer online shopping?

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Because it has…MANY OPTIONS!!!!

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Because….

DELIVERY IS FAST & EASY!!!

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RETURNS ARE PRETTY RELAXED

9Then what went wrong….THE VACATION SHOPPING SEASON ACTS AS A JACKPOT FOR CYBER CROOKS.

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Over the last few years, consumers have become less hesitant towards online shopping and are comfortable with online purchases. As per Mintel, over two-thirds of American population shop online once a month.

11A recent survey by PwC discovered that companies are facing a loss of more than $5 million in stolen data. While some have had losses, which is over $100 million. Added to this are the millions of people that have their bank account details and credit card compromised.

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Not only the consumers are affected by cyber theft. Data breaches even have a grave impact on job losses. The activities of these cybercrooks are projected to disrupt the global economy by more than $2.1 trillion by 2019.

13The US Government lately declared that 45% of American population have stepped back from their online activity because of privacy and security issues.

14The gigantic uptick in traffic of website means increased targets, which makes this holiday season the ideal time for invaders to aim online shopping websites.

Starting from fake gift cards, phishing spams and social engineering strategies, cyber-crime techniques are continuously evolving, and regrettably very successful.

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The good part is that everyone can reduce the threats of being a victim by simply following basic security procedures:

161. Be cautious of a hell of great deal from shopping websites which offer rates that appear too perfect.

A usual approach by cyber convicts is the use of unusually low prices on standard items, like gadgets, electronics, to trap in probable preys.

172. Avoid using a debit card by using a credit card

If by chance your credit card has been used to purchase something dreadful, it’s easy to solve such issues by a credit card firm compared to your bank.

183. Make full use of the benefits of the notification features on your credit card.

These signals alert you of any anomalous account activity, which is very helpful throughout the year especially during the holiday season.

194. Under no circumstances should you buy merchandise from websites which do not utilize secure HTTPS for their buying process.

Carefully look at the browser address line in the course of the purchase course; it should begin with HTTPS.

205. Make sure your computer system devises have the most recent security software patches installed.

When a safety patch is obtainable, cyber crooks have the necessary data they require to hack devices which are not up-to-date.

216. Statements reviews

Give extra attention to the credit card and bank statements during the beginning of the year. Even minor charges you neglect can indicate a fraud. Inform your credit card and bank issuer directly about anonymous charges.

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Additionally, online shoppers must be careful especially diligent with regard to emails they get.

23Remain calm. These stats seem to be very alarming but should not prevent you from online shopping. You merely require common sense and useful advice. Get equipped with these rudimentary rules then you can buy online with full confidence.

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Thank you!!!

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