Let us talk about certain facts before heading for Internet shopping.

Is your browser safe?

The browser in matter should abide by security standards i.e. Secure Electronic Transaction (SET) & Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) that encrypt the purchase information you share over web. A mark of unbroken key, closed lock or https:// in the starting of web address prove that the link is safe.

Check certificate

Checking certificate is also easy to verify safety. At present, provider of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) is Verisign Inc. & you can check out www.verisign.com for further information.

Prefer to pay through a credit card only

Not only is it easy with credit card but also your payment made will be secured by the Fair Credit Building Act. The law says that shoppers hold every right to dispute against some situations.

Invest safe

Be secure by investing less for the first time & you can try for more later on but never forget keeping records of transaction number & your purchase order for anything you purchase.

Think before sharing your personal details

Generally the sellers want to know your requirement etc. but discontinue if they seek your mail ID, address, Phone number OR password.

There are agencies to help buyer in case of trouble encountered.

Call for Action, Inc. (http://www.callforaction.org)

Federal Trade Commission (http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/menu-internet.htm)

Consumer Information Center (http://www.pueble.gsa.gov)

National Fraud Information Center (http://www.fraud.org)

Despite the flaws, Internet shopping is just IN but use these tips before starting with your first deal.