Halifax Regional Police offer up online shopping safety tips
Posted May 4, 2021 05:55:00 PM.
HALIFAX REGIONAL POLICE
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- Verify secure connections and make sure you are on a secure website. Look for the padlock icon in the address bar and check for the valid certificate by clicking on the padlock icon.
- Shop smart. If a deal online looks too good to be true then it probably is, so don’t make the purchase.
- If you are at an online store that you are unfamiliar with, read and understand the online shop’s policies. Check their reviews.
- Unlike secure order forms on a websites, email and text messages are not private. Don’t send confidential personal or financial information by email or text.
- Stay organized. After making purchases, keep the receipt, confirmation number and postal tracking numbers in a safe accessible place.
- Be cautious of anyone who asks for payment in advance of being able to verify that the item exists and the seller is the legitimate owner.
- When buying or selling, meet in person to see the product and exchange money.
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