If you follow these simple security rules during every online purchase you can increase the safety of your transactions and reduce the risk of financial loss due to fraud:
1. Make purchases preferably through secured devices in a secured home network. If you use a different network or device, make sure your devices are trustworthy. Never use random or shared devices, or public networks such as computers in internet cafes or places with publicly accessible WiFi.
2. Before making a purchase, check that your device is protected with a firewall and anti-virus software from a reputable supplier. Make sure that your software is updated and quickly scan your device before
conducting any financial operation.
3. When making a purchase, check the web address carefully to verify that you haven’t been redirected to a fake website. The best solution is to manually enter the correct page address.
4.Do not make purchases on websites without an SSL certificate or with an invalid SSL certificate. A valid SSL certificate is marked with a green padlock in the address bar. Always check this before placing an order.
5. Never give your credit card number, especially the CVC code (see next questions) on websites that aren’t trusted payments brokers (check to see the website address is correct and a green padlock is in the address bar with the name of the institution next to it).
6. Never provide your bank account login details and transaction authorization codes on pages other than your bank's.
7.Be especially vigilant if there are difficulties during the transfer of your funds. If you are asked to enter another authorization code after such difficulties, immediately check the transactions in your bank account and contact your bank in case of any suspicious transactions.
8. If you receive any text messages from your bank informing you about the transaction, check that the description in the SMS matches your order. If not, contact your bank immediately.