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One of the problems that has existed in the few years since the emergence of online shopping is users' lack of awareness of small points that cause online shopping to become a source for opportunists to extort money from users.

If you intend to maintain security as much as possible during the purchasing process, stay with us to learn seven useful and practical points in this area.

1. Using the latest version of the browser

Companies that provide Internet browsers add more security features to their products by releasing new versions, creating a safer environment for users than previous versions. Which Internet browser you use is not very important; what matters is that you use the latest version of that browser. Of course, among the various browsers, it can be said that Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome provide the highest level of security for users.

2. Shopping from well-known websites

There are many websites from which you can buy credit for your mobile phone, but only a limited number of them have been approved by mobile phone operators. The same issue exists in various other fields, so it is better to pay attention to it.

3. Knowing the security status of a website

One of the protocols used to exchange information in encrypted form is called HTTPS. Online stores use this protocol to implement the purchasing process in a secure environment. So if you visit a website for online shopping and this protocol does not appear in its address, immediately abandon your purchase. Usually, all banks in the country have pointed out tips on their payment pages to help users check this situation.

4. Using credit cards

In our country, most banks offer debit cards, and a limited number also offer credit cards.
The difference between these two cards is the method of payment, meaning that with debit cards a purchase is not possible unless there is money in the account, but this is not the case with credit cards. So if you have a credit card and a debit card, it is recommended that you use the credit card for online purchases.

5. Protecting personal information

Information such as the card's second password, CVV2, and expiration date should not be stored on any website. Even if you are entering this information on your own bank's website and the browser asks you to save this information in its memory, it is better not to do so, because over time storing this information in the browser will become troublesome.

6. A secure password

Do you still use 1234 or the word password? It is true that remembering such simple combinations is easy for the user, but remember that guessing these combinations is very easy for a hacker or an unknown person who intends to steal your information. So it is better to use combination passwords with a minimum length of !, consisting of lowercase letters, uppercase letters, symbols, and numbers.

7. Checking the bank account

It is better to check your bank account after making an online purchase to make sure of the amount paid. This last point, compared with the previous ones, is not very related to security, but observing it ensures that the user is certain the purchasing process has been completed.