One of the hallmarks of the online world is change. Some new Internet-based payment systems would allow value to be transmitted through computers. When consumers use electronic money to make a purchase, they decrease the balance on their card or computer by the amount of the purchase. When you make purchases online, make sure your transactions are secure, your personal information is protected, and your fraud sensors are sharpened. Although you can't control fraud or deception on the Internet, you can take steps to recognize it, avoid it, and report it.
Most computers come with a secure browser already installed.
You also can download some browsers for free over the Internet. Keep records of your online transactions. Be prompt about reviewing your monthly bank and credit card statements for any billing errors or unauthorized purchases. Notify your credit card issuer or bank immediately if your credit card or checkbook is lost or stolen. Read the policies of Web sites you visit - especially the disclosures about a Web site's security, its refund policies, and its privacy policy on collecting and using your personal information.