Is Your Data Secure When You’re Online Shopping?
April 08, 2022
Online shopping is very convenient for those who do not want to go to a mall or don’t have access to certain stores. Additionally, there are thousands of stores online that you can buy various products from. However, when you put all of your information on a website for shopping purposes, your data can be stored by the server.
So, let’s go over how secure your data is when you’re online shopping.
Phishing
This is an old trick that hackers use to try and get access to your personal information. Typically, you will receive an email that looks as though it is coming from a store. If you click on the links in the email or respond, you may be giving a hacker access to your credit card information, address, or login information for websites.
Scams
Some websites may seem very reliable and trustworthy. However, many are scamming you into buying a fake product that will never be delivered to your door. It is best to ensure the website is verifiable and the company has a trusted reputation.
Fake Reviews
Usually, websites will only post their best reviews that speak positively about the products. However, any negative comments can be archived and never shown online. Before purchasing a product, you can search up reviews on different platforms to see other individuals thoughts on a product. If not, you may receive a low quality product that you were not expecting.
Counterfeit Goods
If you are browsing the web for a designer item and buy it, you may in fact receive a fake. It can be very easy for websites to sell you a product that looks real but is fake. This is done so the individuals running the website can make large amount of money. Before purchasing an expensive product, make sure you are buying it from the official website so you do not get ripped off.
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