Secure sites use encryption to scramble information so that only the intended party can read it.
You'll see a pop-up message in your browser and a locked lock icon will appear at the bottom of your browser. Look for the company's physical address and phone number. If something looks suspicious, check the company's reliability with an organization like the Better Business Bureau. More than 20 BBBs provide business reliability reports online, and others provide them by call, fax or e-mail. A gateway to secure shopping sites.