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PC Protection News | Winter 2007 | McAfee(r), Inc.
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How to Safely Shop on the Internet
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The advantages of shopping online during the Holiday season
are numerous. You have a world of products at your fingertips
and you don't have to deal with parking hassles, mall crowds,
and long lines.
Unfortunately, despite all its benefits, there is one potential
major drawback about buying items on the Internet. According
to the Federal Trade Commission, in 2005, an estimated $300+
million was lost to online schemes. Smart cyber-shoppers
should research any web site that they want to transact with
before buying something.
One of the first steps you should consider taking is to upgrade
to McAfee Total Protection(TM) with SiteAdvisor(TM) Plus, if you
don't already have it. In addition to getting more PC security,
SiteAdvisor Plus will provide you with web site safety
ratings and help you avoid fake e-stores that just want to
steal your credit card number.
Safety ratings are based on automated safety tests of web
sites and are enhanced by feedback from our volunteer reviewers
and insights from our own analysts. McAfee SiteAdvisor has
tested over 95% of the sites on the Internet.
Also, you should look for the HACKER SAFE(R) icon on the
e-store's home page. HACKER SAFE technology protects over
75,000 web sites. Seeing the HACKER SAFE icon provides
shoppers with the confidence of the most trusted e-commerce
security seal in the world.
To be a smart online shopper this holiday season, you need
to adhere to a few basic dos and don'ts when purchasing
from web sites to avoid becoming a victim of cyber-crime.
In addition to the above, consider the following:
Dos
o Do pay by credit card. You can dispute purchases made
after reporting you credit-card number has been stolen or
used without your knowledge.
o Do use a secure web site*.
o Do keep copies of the sales transactions for future
reference in case a dispute arises.
o Do check your credit-card statements to make sure you were
charged the proper amount and that no "extras" were added.
o Do check the site's privacy policy before you order.
o Do purchase comprehensive computer security software like
McAfee Total Protection with SiteAdvisor Plus to protect
you whenever and wherever you go online.
* = Secure sites have a key or closed lock displayed in the
web browser. Of course, you should also look for the HACKER
SAFE icon. Another way to confirm a site is secure, check if
the web address (URL) on the page begins with "https" instead
of just "http." Please note, these efforts can be spoofed
by cyber criminals.
Don'ts
o Don't send cash. Pay by credit card because you're protected.
o Don't send any financial information via email. It is not
a safe method for communicating this sensitive information
(credit-card or Social Security numbers).
o Don't forget to read the return policy and other terms
of the deal before ordering.
o Don't buy from a site you don't feel absolutely comfortable
with. If you sense something is just not right about the
company you are ordering from, then don't make a deal.
o Don't forget to inspect your new product as soon as it
arrives. Notify the seller as soon as possible if there
is a problem.
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