1. Don’t use public Wi-Fi
Public Wi-Fi is a breeding ground for data thieves. You can’t tell if a public Wi-Fi connection is safe and secure, so you should never enter your card details whilst connected. Ideally, you should be on a secure, private connection that you trust and you know who created it. If you must shop online whilst you are out and about, your regular mobile data will be safer than public Wi-Fi.
2. Check before you buy
If you come across a website that has an excellent deal but you have never shopped with them before, check them out before you enter any payment details to make sure it is a legitimate site. Carry out a search on Google or have a look at reviews, just don’t click and buy because you think the deal is too good to miss. That’s how cyber criminals lure you in.
3. Look for the padlock
In the URL bar there should be a padlock next to the web address. This symbol means the site is secure but doesn’t always mean the seller is honest. Be wary if you don’t know who you are buying from, but always make sure that little padlock is sitting at the top of the page. Never enter your card details onto a site if you can’t see that symbol.
