In today's time, if you want to buy something, then most people and especially the youth seem dependent on online shopping. However, online shopping does not have to go anywhere like offline shopping and your goods reach you right from the comfort of your home. Here you see the photo or video of the goods and then make the payment and get the goods ordered. This has given convenience to customers, but if you do online shopping, then it is also important for you to know that here fraudsters are always ready to cheat you, and as soon as you make a small mistake, it is your bank account. Let's make it empty. That's why you should take special care of some things during online shopping. So let's know what are these things...
Avoiding Fake Websites and Apps
Whenever you shop online, make sure that you are not shopping from a fake app or website. Never download any app from an unknown link, do shopping through unknown links received through social media or messages, etc. Always do online shopping from a trusted website or app, otherwise, you may become a victim of fraud.
Do not save ID-password
Many people save their banking information like debit-credit card numbers etc. on the app or website while shopping online so that they do not have to fill in these things again. But this should not be done, because they are attacked from time to time by hackers and fraudsters. In such a situation, you may get slapped.
Use Multi-Factor Authentication
You get the facility of multi-factor authentication. Under this, if someone ever tries to log in to your account, you are notified by email and message. Also, the attack of hackers is prevented through multi-factor authentication. That's why it should be used.
Need to check offers
Many times you will get information about many tempting offers through email, message, call, or social media. In this, things like huge discounts and cashback are said on many products, but before believing them, you should check whether these offers are true or false. This is because fraudsters even hack people's accounts by sending them fake links.
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