Online shopping precautions
There’s no need to worry about shopping online, if you take a few simple precautions.
CHECK you’re dealing with a reputable company.
Only buy over a secure connection. Look for the padlock symbol at the bottom of the screen.
The url should begin https rather than the normal http, denoting a secure site.
Look for Trustmark validation, such as ISIS, Trust UK and Hallmark.
Look for the company’s customer service number on the site (0800 rather than a mobile number obviously).
And buy with that credit card – then you’re covered for sums of more than £100 if you are the victim of fraud.