Do's

Before shopping on a site, make sure  the following Do"s are satisfied.

1) Understand your actual needs

     Have a clear idea of what you want before landing on the particular website. This would save your precious time and help in getting the benefit of additional options to choose and make your shopping decision.

2) Read the reviews 

About the product that you plan to buy. Also seek the opinion of your friends and relatives about such products which they already purchased.

3) Look for Discounts

  This helps in buying the goods at a lower price. Many websites offer discounts all the time and the same is made heavier and attractive during special occasions like Festivals, Clearance  and New year sales. 

4) Compare the price 

     Visit all the reliable online shops for your product and search for the price and any offers. Then make a comparison of the prices of these sites to choose the one suitable for you.

5) Read the Return and Refund policies

   Each website has its own policies and terms of service which you must read and understand before making any transactions. Otherwise, you will end up in a waste of money and time if you cannot claim the refund in case if you are not satisfied with the quality and return the product to the seller/online shop.

6) Select the payment method 

    Different options are offered at each site but you have to choose the safe and reliable method. Very few sites provide the Cash-on- Delivery facility which is safe for you.

7) Reliability of the site

   Before disclosing any personal information and payment mode (like a debit or credit card details), check the security of the website. Look at the URL and make sure you find "Lock"and  "https"in the beginning of the website address. Another indication is the "Lock icon" in the status bar of your browser. You can see the security details of the site.

8) Cross check the  bank account

Once payment is made, go to your bank website and confirm the payment has been made without any additional charges over and above the price at which you bought in the online shop.

9) Update your computer 

    This helps to protect you from online frauds. For this purpose, install the latest anti-virus, anti-spyware, pop-up blocker  and network attack block programs.

10) Check for ISIS accreditation

   ISIS (Internet Shopping Is Safe) is a regulatory body which emphasizes the need for proper and honest dealings. ISIS verifies the online shops after a comprehensive review of their services over the net. The ISIS certification can be checked at the shop site itself.