- Shop with known, reputable firms.
- Confirm phone numbers and addresses so you have another way to contact the company should something go wrong.
- Provide personal information sparingly. Online vendors do not need your Social Security number or driver's license number.
- Only use secure servers. Look for an
unbroken key or padlock at the bottom of the browser window and a URL
that begins with https, not just http.
- Make sure you understand all shipping charges, taxes and delivery dates.
- Schedule deliveries when you can be
home, arrange for deliveries to your business, or set up a time that
you can pick up the package from the delivery service.
Posted: 2/25/2005
Author: SENTRY