Skip to main content

Tips for safe online shopping

Shopping has now become a hassle-free process. One doesn't need to struggle in the markets for getting the best price for best quality products. One can now simply buy products on a single click in his/her smart-phone. This E-commerce sector has been on a rise because it has various unique products, good prices, better availability and with various modes of payment. But following things should be kept in mind while you are ordering a product from online shopping platforms:

Use Trusted Websites

Always use a trusted online shopping website like Amazon, Flipkart, Ebay, Snapdeal etc. Watch out for any misleading ads or websites that look similar to other popular websites. They might be risky.
Copyright Holder

Be Secure

Since these websites deal with payment gateway, it is necessary for us to confirm that whether these sites are secure or not. All such websites are usually secured for payment gateways. One way to check that whether you are secured or not is that all secured websites have URL 'https://' rather than 'http://'. Some internet browsers also display a 'lock' with 'Secure' written before the URL.

Verify Your Product

Before moving on towards payment step, ensure that the product that is in cart is the one that you wish to order. Also make sure to read item info below the item to know more about it.
Do not forget to read the terms and conditions for replacement and return of the product.
pic: Get Safe Online

Safeguard your Payment

There are various payment options available on these websites. Do ensure that your OTP services are active with your bank transactions. Make sure you enter your correct card details to avoid payment cancellation.
It is always advised not to save your card details in your account.
Check for any damage before accepting item (pic:google)

Guidance on taking delivery goods

It is your duty to check that the product delivered to you is not damaged or is in good condition whilst the delivery man waits, especially in case of Cash on Delivery item or in case of electronic item. If you find that the product is damaged you can either refuse to accept the order or can immediately contact the customer care for return or exchange of your item.
Feel free to share your views in the comment section below. Do not forget to hit the follow button to read more interesting stories.
Jai Hind!

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

It's high time we combat Fake News

With more than 56 crore internet users in India, rumours and misinformation spread across the nation like a wildfire. This misleading information in the form of fake videos, images , memes,  advertisements and messages is spread through various digital forms of communication and then through the word of mouth. Even popular news channels become the victim and source of these fake news (Credit:Youtube) A popular rumour that spread across the social media app Whatsapp back in 2016 was, that the new Rs.2000 note had a GPS tracker in it. Well it sounded kind of a joke to us, but many people believed that it was true. Also similar rumour that appeared was that the Rs 10 coins circulated in the market are fake, making auto-drivers and vegetable vendors to discontinue the exchange of currency. Fake News Virus spreading faster than the Corona-Virus When the whole world is fighting with the recent COVID-19 corona virus pandemic, there is another fight that governments ...
Post a Comment
Read more

Are We Doing Enough to Stop Cross-Border Terrorism?

This 15 Jan, India observed its 70th Armed Forces Day (Army Day). The Indian Army is the third biggest military contingent in the world. It was formed in 1776 and since then it was brought laurels to the nation. Army Day is celebrated annually to mark the take over of General K M Cariappa as Commander of Chief of India on 15 Jan, 1949. Since then India has won many wars but there is still one fire, one war that started but never ended, a conflict between two world's most powerful nations, the nations that were once one - India and Pakistan. There have been regular violations and cease fires from Pakistan in India over the past 2 years which have tested our patience. Sundar Pattnaik's art depicts Stop Bullets, Be Friends  The question arises is that are we doing enough to stop or prevent these cross border terrorism or not ? It is estimated that there were about 770 cross border violations and militant attacks around the Line of Control (LOC), to which Indian Arm...
Post a Comment
Read more

Weekend Getaway Trip to Sinhagad – The Lion’s Fort

The first monsoon trip! They say that no trips can be completed without some flakers who bail out the trip at the last moment, and so was this one. But there is no stopping those who seek for adventure, who are willing to give up their sleep and who always thrive for more fun. Sinhagad Fort is a perfect place to witness history, landscape and to spend some quality time with friends and family during the Monsoon Season. It was one of the most important military forts of Shivaji Mahraj in Poona which was recaptured from the Mughals by Tanaji Malusare, whose strength and courage gave him the title of “The Lion” and hence the name Sinhaghad (The Lion’s Fort). Ride to Sinhagad Fort One Saturday morning in the midst of modest rain, we headed off from Pune at 7 am and reached the gateway of Sinhagad at around 8.30, while capturing some scenic beauties along our way. The drive had a few stops where we clicked some group photographs and had tea and Maggi along our way. A...
Post a Comment
Read more