Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Here are a few of tips for staying safe online, this holiday season.

1. Use Familiar Websites
Start at a trusted site rather than shopping with a search engine. Search results can lead you astray, especially when you drift past the first few pages of links. If you know the site, chances are it's less likely you will have problems

2. Look for the Lock: HTTPS://SkatersChoiceColorado.com/
Never ever, ever buy anything online using your credit card from a site that doesn't have SSL (secure sockets layer) encryption installed—at the very least. You'll know if the site has SSL because the URL for the site will start with HTTPS:// (instead of just HTTP://).

3. If your ordering something that you need right away don't be afraid to send that site an e mail asking them if they actually have it in stock so you don't waste your time. This is a good measure of Quality and Trustworthiness of any online retailer. Are they reachable and responsive? Just Ask