Yes, it is convenient, easy, and quick.

But, realize that the cyber pick pocketers are also be very active. They want your passwords… all your DATA.

Offline it may happen like this: Someone accidentally bumps into you and, the next thing you know, your wallet is missing.

Online you may not even know it is happening, but if someone does find out your password (for your website, your email account, your Facebook account or worse…), they can cause lots of damage. Whatever they do, the result is similar to being mugged or pick pocketed.

Some quick tips to avoid these kinds of things:

• Make sure you are up-to-date and have the latest security software, web browsers and operating system.
• Keeping a clean machine is the best defense against viruses, malware, and other online threats.
• Protect your personal information: when making a purchase online, be alert to the kinds of information being collected to complete the transaction.
• Check to be sure the sites is security enabled. Look for web addresses with “https://” or “shttp://”, which means the site takes extra measures to help secure your information. “Http://” is not secure.
• Use safe payment options
• Keep a paper trail: Print and save records of your online transactions, including the product description, price, online receipt, terms of the sale, and copies of any email exchange with the seller. Read your credit card statements as soon as you get them to make sure there aren’t any unauthorized charges. If there is a discrepancy, call your bank and report it immediately.
• Turn your computer off when you’re finished shopping

 

Have fun shopping