{"id":2191,"date":"2018-02-22T06:48:08","date_gmt":"2018-02-22T06:48:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sterlingpayment.com\/?p=2191"},"modified":"2021-12-21T10:39:37","modified_gmt":"2021-12-21T15:39:37","slug":"5-tips-for-secure-online-shopping","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.evopayments.us\/staging\/5-tips-for-secure-online-shopping\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips for Secure Online Shopping"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Shop Online with Confidence<\/h3>\n<p>By now we should all be aware that online shopping can bring with it a host of potential security risks. But shopping with confidence is possible if you take some simple precautions before you start clicking the purchase button.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b>Look for \u201chttps\u201d<\/b> \u2013 Secure eCommerce websites always have \u201chttps\u201d in the address and lock symbol. If you don\u2019t see it in the URL, it generally means the site hasn\u2019t been updated to the latest security technology yet \u2013 and making a purchase is a bad idea.<\/li>\n<li><b>Create unique passwords<\/b> \u2013 Using the same password for multiple websites can make all your accounts vulnerable to attack. Create complex and unique passwords for each account you register for to keep your online shopping secure.<\/li>\n<li><b>Beware of fake links and apps<\/b> \u2013 Always confirm that you\u2019re shopping on a company\u2019s official website or mobile app \u2013 and not on one of the thousands of fake websites and phone apps created by highly motivated cybercriminals.<\/li>\n<li><b>Use your own device<\/b> \u2013 Don\u2019t shop on public or work computers where you run the risk of exposing your credit card information to malware and other data-capturing software. Use your own computer or device to shop online.<\/li>\n<li><b>Check your statements<\/b> \u2013 Get into the habit of always checking your credit card statements to make sure there are no fraudulent charges. If you see something questionable, call your bank ASAP.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:55px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"cta cta-full\">\n        <img src=\"https:\/\/www.evopayments.us\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/cta_full-width_3.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n        <div class=\"content-holder\"> <!--this extra div is needed to make line behind content and above image-->\n          <div class=\"content\">\n            <h3>Connect with Us<\/h3>\n            <p>With business activities in 50 markets and 150+ currencies around the world, EVO is among the largest fully integrated merchant acquirers and payment processors in the world.<\/p>\n            <div class=\"button-container\"><a href=\"\/about\/contact-us\/\" class=\"btn border\">Contact Us<\/a><\/div>\n          <\/div> <!-- \/.content -->\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.content-holder -->\n    <\/div><!-- \/.cta -->\n\n        ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Shopping with confidence is possible if you take some simple precautions before you start clicking the purchase button.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":22,"featured_media":2192,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_editorskit_title_hidden":false,"_editorskit_reading_time":1,"_editorskit_typography_data":[],"_editorskit_blocks_typography":"","_editorskit_is_block_options_detached":false,"_editorskit_block_options_position":"{}","_mi_skip_tracking":false},"categories":[459,49,460,15],"tags":[464],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v17.9 - 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