Some people prefer shopping via internet because of the efficiency and practicality reasons. Although we might have already aware to the risk of online shopping, for better safety, let’s check the six most common mistakes people do when buying something over the internet.
Giving too many information
Be careful in giving personal information, especially about your personal account. Legal companies will always say that they will never ask for your personal account details either by e-mail or online. Just be selectively careful; other than your credit card number, the three digits numeric code after the 16 digits of your card number, and the expiration date of your card, don’t give further information to the online store. If you feel uncomfortable or unsecure about the information they asked (such as the PIN number, etc), you better not give it to them or simply cancel the transaction.
Inexplicit (illegal) companies/stores
Only do business transaction with a trustworthy company or store. Make sure they have sufficient contact information, such as e-mail, phone number, and mailing/postal address, so when you have complaints about the shipment, items damage, etc you know how to reach them. Besides that, good companies will like to built intimacy and familiarity with their customers. It could be a good chance for them to expand, if the customers find satisfaction in doing business with them, or further, as a potential business partner. Read more!