How to shop online - protect yourself
Sunday, February 22nd, 2009This week I’d like to comment on how the industry recommends to consumers what to do when it comes to online shopping and to safely shop online.
In my blog I have argued that most of the burden is placed on the consumers to research the web sites they visit and where they are planning to buy an item. I have also mentioned that in the present environment, consumers must disclose personal information to online sites, including credit information.
Well, as you will see from this video from AARP, the American Association of Retired Persons, a Google engineer recommends and advises consumers to be aware of the dangers of shopping online, and although shopping online is a good experience, she goes on advising consumers to make sure they research the online merchant site, and