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Double check everything. Make sure your billing, contact, and email addresses are correct and yours. You don’t want your purchases delivered to someone else.
Always ensure that
checkout is being completed on a secure server. You can tell if a server is a secure server by
web address, it should begin with an https://. In addition,
bottom of your browser should contain a padlock image.
------------------- After
purchase ------------------- Always keep a record. You should receive a receipt or invoice after your payment. If you do not, politely request one from
vendor.
Be sure to save this receipt, you will need it as a proof of purchase if
item is defective and needs to be returned, or was never received.
------------------- Ongoing Precautions ------------------- You should regularly check your credit card and bank statements for any unauthorized payments. If you notice anything that you did not authorize, be sure to notify your credit card company or bank immediately.
Some malicious applications will rest on your computer, and send your private information to someone else. This is a common cause of identity theft. For this reasons, you should always run
latest version of your antivirus program with
most recently updated databases. You should also run spyware removal programs regularly.
------------------- Conclusion ------------------- Following
guidelines outlined in this report should lead to a satisfying online experience. The only identity theft victims are people that don’t know or follow safe shopping practices.

Jeff Mueller is the founder/webmaster of Slick Shoppers http://www.slickshoppers.com Dedicated to finding the best deals and savings on brand name items.