About: Advantages of Shopping on the Internet
- No Queues
- No Salesman
- Easy to search and find the best value
- Often cost savings
- Most High Street Shops sell over the Internet
- No Parking fees
About: Shopping securely and safely from home over the Internet
- Try to use a web browser which uses 128-bit encryption like
Internet Explorer 5.0 or Netscape Navigator 6.0 or later
- If possible buy from companies that have a UK High Street presence
- Always check for hidden costs before ordering i.e. Postage and Package ( Check for delivery times )
( Additional charge for credit card use )
- Before purchasing from a company on line check that they have contact address and telephone number
- Try to use a credit card that provides some form of fraud protection ( MOST DO )
- Before entering credit card details look for closed padlock at the bottom of your web browser
this indicates that the site will encrypt your credit card details for safety
- Print off a copy of your order with all reference information incase you need to contact the company
- If possible use sites that display the Which? Customer Association badge
as they conform to a voluntary Code of Practice
- Try to have a current version of Anti Virus on your computer
- The Internet is a safe environment and the ideal way to buy gifts when used with common sense
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