How do you buy things from the Internet with safety?

Answer 1

There are several things you can do to protect your credit card and identity while shopping on the internet. The first is to stick with the major, reputable web sites where possible. Second, make sure you are using a secured (SSL) web page connection when you are putting in your personal and payment information. You can verify this by making sure the page address begins with https and your browser shows the lock icon as a closed lock. This will be at the lower right on Firefox and just to the right of the address in IE7. There are also several plug ins or built in protection mechanisms for the various browsers. Third select a payment option that exposes you to minimal risk should it be compromised. Using your debit card is not an optimal choice. One of the best solutions is using a credit card that allows you to generate a new virtual credit card number for each transaction. That way if the vendor database is hacked and the credit cards numbers stolen you will not be at risk because it is a single use number. There are other protection options offered by the credit card companies, such as SecureCode by MasterCard. Lastly, if it just does not feel right then don't do it.

Answer 2

You have to trust the merchant and use secure sites. If you want to really be safe, use PayPal only so merchant never gets it and is not transmitted. Banks however are usually safe as their gateways are top of the line.

Answer 3

"By always disciplining yourself properly to the old saying that there is a sucker born every minute so protect yourself. Stick to your instincts by knowing if it is too good to be true it most likely is. Never, ever give out financial information either."

Answer 4

1: Get yourself anti-virus protection software.

2: Keep your anti-virus updated.

3: Make sure you scan your PC frequently.

4: Install internet security that protects your transmission between the browser and server.

5: When buying online from any website check for 2 things.

1: Make sure the website is genuine by checking it's certificate.

This way you can identify the website your are using and legitimate.

2: Check for that little padlock next to the certificate in the address bar.

That means your financial details are securely encrypted online.

6: Use safer payment methods like 'PayPal'

7: Never respond to emails that ask for your personal and never on clinks in emails.

8: Always get yourself a secure code and message for your card so that when you make a purchase online the website will ask for your personal code and message.

9: Use common sense:

Always connect to a secure genuine site.

Never give your financial details to anyone especially in an email.

Never respond to emails that ask for financial information.

And use good online protection such as anti-virus.

That's It!

Answer 5

To purchase items on the internet safely, make sure you are going to legitimate sites. It is also a good idea to get an antivirus program for your computer.