What you need to do: - Buy from reliable sources, from companies or stores that you know or have used before, and check the sellers' rating on online commerce sites; - Enter the address of the site where you intend to make the payment and do not click on the links received by email. In some cases, these links may direct you to fake sites, which perfectly mimic merchant sites; - Make sure the information is transferred securely. Check for a padlock in the URL bar and use an HTTPS or SSL protocol when browsing the Internet; - Before entering your bank card details, make sure that the site is secure: a padlock will appear at the top left indicating that the site is secure and the site address will start with HTTPS; - It is important to have an up-to-date operating system and an antivirus that is also up to date and the firewall to be activated. There are computer programs that can record the typed characters, so the bank card data as well as other identification or authentication data can end up in the possession of unauthorized persons; - Use credit cards when shopping online. Most credit cards have strict customer safety policies. If you do not receive what you ordered, the card issuer will refund your money; - Pay attention to recurring (automatic) payments. Before you provide your card details to pay for a renewal service, please find out how you can stop recurring payments. - Many online merchants will ask you to store your payment information. Think twice before making a decision and make sure you understand the risks involved; - Always keep records of payments you have made online. These can be used to determine the terms and conditions of the sale or to prove that you have paid for the goods. What not to do: - If you do not buy a particular good or service, do not provide the card details. In the case of online payments, merchants will ask you for the name on the card, the card number, the CVV code and the expiration date. If you are asked for other information, such as your PIN, do not enter this information and leave the site; - In the event that you receive emails requesting your bank card details, for updating, or for various purposes, do not comply with these requests, the bank will never ask you for this data by email, and most likely, if you click on the link in the email, you will be directed to a phishing site, which mimics the real site of the bank where you will be asked to enter your card details; - Do not open attachments received from strangers, they may contain viruses or malware; - When you buy online from other people, do not send money in advance. If possible, use a cash on delivery service; - Avoid shopping on sites that do not use a full authentication service (Verified by Visa / MasterCard Secure Code); - Do not send card data via unencrypted emails. Some online merchants outside Europe may require you to fax copies of your card and passport as a guarantee. Don't give up! We also recommend:
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