Online Shopping and Activity Safety:

• Before you create an online account, shop, or enter any personal information on a website, check for signs that the organization and the site are secure and trustworthy.
• Look for security indicators: The “HTTPS” at the beginning of the Web address indicates the page uses a secure form of encryption to protect the information you enter.
• Learn who you are dealing with: Do some research before buying from a seller for the first time. Investigate businesses at the Better Business Bureau’s site, bbb.org, or through online search. Read Reviews and confirm business address and phone number in case you need to contact.
• Read Privacy Policy: Understand what personal info the site collects, how it is used, and if it is shared.
• Research some more: Read through return, refund, or shipping policies, terms of use, and other information about the establishment.