Ensuring the security of our data when shopping online is the main concern of day to day, not falling for scams, forgeries or deceptions becomes essential for all of us.

With the increase in marketplaces and e-commerce platforms, there are also growing attempts to steal our data and scams from cybercriminals.

Gone are the times when we toured several specialized stores to find the best price for a product. Now, all this do it with a few clicks.

In order not to be victims of any deceit, we provide you with a series of guidelines to follow so that you can buy freely on the web and "without worries".

What should we consider before starting to buy online?

• Keeping our computer updated and with a good antivirus installed will keep us protected from possible vulnerabilities or malware.
• Use a strong password when we register on any online shopping website.
• Review the Tax Identification Number (TIN) or contact details these must be verified.
• Read the "terms and conditions" and the "Privacy" section to know so that they will use our data. (Do not forget that we have the right to have our data protected, these rights are regulated through the GDPR.)
• That the shopping website has a security certificate, these websites use a secure communication protocol known as HTTPS visible in the address bar.
• Knowing the shipping and return policies well, a trusted website always keeps the user informed about this.
• Analyze the opinions of other buyers about the product and the reputation of the seller.
• Do not make payments outside the e-commerce or marketplace platform. In the case of marketplaces, they have security measures to help you recover your money in case of scam.

What other security measures should we consider?

In addition to all the above advice, while waiting for our product, after purchase, it is recommended that we keep the invoice of the order for any future claim.
If our order never arrives, a claim must be filed with the website where the product was purchased. Remember that a reliable website always has a brigade specialized in computer crimes which will help you if you are scammed.

We hope these brief tips have been useful for you and now ... LET'S GO SHOPPING!!!!