Tips on Secure Online Transactions

Just by clicking the mouse or touching the screen, you can buy various needs online. Starting from household needs to cars. The world of e-commerce has enabled consumers to shop at thousands of online stores and pay them without having to leave the couch at home.

The presence of the internet has obviously changed the habits of shopping for modern society. They no longer need much time in and out of stores looking for necessities because they are all available online. All look very fun is not it?

Director of PT Mastercard Indonesia, Tommy Singgih said online shopping still requires accuracy. This is because there are some unscrupulous elements who turn out to take advantage of this service for personal gain.

"We must pay close attention to the merchant not arbitrarily, do not be suspicious or have negative background," he said in Jakarta, Monday (25/9).

Cards are the most widely used type of payment when shopping online. In this case, you should remember that the credit card is static.

That is, the numbers listed will not change unless you close and open a new account. This is to note because once the account information is leaked online, most likely can be misused irresponsible parties.

Then, always remember to make transactions with companies you already know. Even if you are going to make a purchase from a site that is still foreign, make sure you do a little research on the background of the online store.

A trusted online store usually enclose a physical address or at least a phone number to call. You can call the number listed to confirm its authenticity, then ask them about how online stores serve complaints or returns.