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How to shop online without worries

he e-commerce economy doesn’t stop growing. According to Ecommerce News, last year the business-to-consumer e-commerce turnover in the United Kingdom reached a total of 13.7 billion pounds, a 13.65% increase compared to 2016. In spite of that positive trend, there are several threats affecting online shopping. With that being said, please keep in mind the following tips if you want to have a good e-commerce experience. 

Look for reputable sites

If you love Italian fashion or you can’t live without a particular top French brand, it is highly recommended that you stay in sites that are well known for their European luxury online shopping experiences. In fact, one of the biggest problems when it comes to top brands is counterfeiting. If you are a fan of brands like Gucci, Luis Vuitton or Adidas, you better stay in reputable sides because those are some of the most counterfeited brands in the world.

Avoid using a debit card

This is one of the biggest mistakes shoppers made when buying things online. Very often, indeed, people use debit cards on their transactions putting at risk their whole bank accounts. If you provide your debit card to a site that later on is hacked, you run the risk of loosing a lot of money. That said, you should always use a credit card on your transactions.

Be careful with deal apps

Most people use their smartphones to buy things online. That means that most people use apps for their purchases. However, be very careful with apps offering deals for special occasions. Very often, indeed, those apps just want to gain easy access into your phone and steal data from you. In other words, avoid downloading any deal-related app on your device. 

Go with secure payment methods

Only use for your transactions a credit card or PayPal. It is always a good practice to stay away from the rest. In fact, if a particular site only take payments with things like money orders or wire transfers, it is better to leave that place immediately. Also, be sure you to always look for security labels such a VeriSign or Digicert.

E-commerce is fun and comfortable. However, it is important to do it in the right way. If you favour reputable sites and secure payment methods while avoiding to use debit cards and downloading deal apps, you are on your way to have a better e-commerce experience. Have fun shopping!