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Saturday, November 13, 2004

Trusting the Online Shopping Experience

One of the major issues with shopping online for most folks is the issue of being able to trust that one's transaction is not going to end up someplace it wasn't intended to be. So, how can you ensure that this doesn't happen to you?

Well, for one you can ensure that the website has a secure order page and the security certificate is still valid. Look at the bottom of your webscreen and look for the little 'locked' lock. Click on it and read what pops up. Make sure the dates are right.

Do this and you're one step closer to ensuring all your online shopping trips are more risk-free.

Andre Best