| These days everyone loves to shop online but there is | | | | 7) Never download any software from a site which |
| always the ever present threat of danger from online | | | | you do not trust. It may contain a key logger program |
| credit card fraud. These top 10 tips on how to avoid | | | | which can record the keys that you press and send |
| becoming a victim of fraud should help you stay safe | | | | the information back to a hacker who could have |
| when shopping online. Most of these tips are common | | | | logged all your card details. |
| sense, but it is surprising how easy it is to forget | | | | 8) Never click on links in e-mails which you do not trust. |
| common sense when you see a bargain online which | | | | Even if they say that they are your credit card |
| you want to buy before you miss it. Try to remember | | | | company or bank. These e-mails are known as |
| these tips the next time you pull out your card to make | | | | phishing e-mails. This is because they are fishing for |
| an online purchase. | | | | your bank details or card information. |
| 1) Before you even start to shop online check the | | | | 9) If you must make purchases online then consider |
| terms and conditions of your credit card to see | | | | using an online payment company such as PayPal or |
| exactly what protection it gives you for online | | | | Moneybookers. By using these companies you can |
| shopping. | | | | make online purchases without divulging your card |
| 2) Never store your card information in a file on your | | | | details. |
| computer. If someone steals your computer or hacks | | | | 10) Check your bank and card statements regularly |
| into it then they have got your credit card information. | | | | and make sure that all the transactions are genuine. |
| 3) Only use your card online to buy things from sites | | | | If you follow these top 10 tips on how not to become |
| that you know and trust. | | | | a victim of credit card fraud online hopefully you will |
| 4) Always check the address bar of your browser, | | | | stay safe. But if you believe that your card information |
| make sure that the address of the website you are | | | | may have been compromised or that fraud has been |
| making a purchase from begins with https and not http. | | | | committed then you should contact your credit card |
| 5) Never leave your computer unattended when you | | | | company immediately. Keep a list of your card |
| are in the middle of making an online purchase with | | | | company phone numbers in an easily accessible place |
| your credit card. | | | | so that you can contact them easily if you need to. I |
| 6) Do not use your card online from Internet cafes or | | | | hope that you found these top 10 tips useful and that |
| from public wireless access points. | | | | you stay safe shopping online. |