Please take a minute to read the following consumer safety tips about online shopping. You can often find helpful information about online companies from Internet news sources, directories, and rating services.
Shopping also provides a rating system, whereby customers are able to evaluate merchants.
Know what information the merchant is collecting about you, how it will be used, and if they share it with or sell it to others. You can do this by checking the web site to make sure there is a privacy policy posted, and that you're comfortable with the way your personal information is treated under that policy. Be cautious if you're asked to supply personal information not needed to make a purchase, such as your Social Security number or personal bank account information. Check for expected delivery dates, shipping and handling fees, warranties, return policies, and other important information. This indicates that your credit card data is transmitted securely.