- Make your purchases in safe places
- Know the site well before you buy
- Read the privacy and security policy of the site
- Beware of cookies and behavioral marketing
- What is the safest way to make your purchases online: credit, debit, cash or check cards?
- Never use your Social Security Number online
- Provide as little information as possible
- Your password is only for you
- Check the site address
- Do not fall for the messages that try to "fish" ( phishing )
- Keep photocopies of your transactions
- Shop with American businesses
- Learn about mail delivery processes
- Learn about refund, cancellation and complaint procedures
- Use your intuition
- Protect yourself from identity theft
- Consider using "virtual" credit cards
- Be very careful with electronic signatures
- Find out how online auctions work
- Know Your Responsibility Regarding Sales and Use Taxes Online
- Beware of dynamic pricing
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