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Online shopping

ONLINE
SHOPPING NEWS ART LIFESTYLE HEALTH CONTACT

Izara Ilyaz July 30 at 4:07 p.m.
Online shopping is all the rage nowadays. The number of online shoppers is increasing every
day as shopping is a breeze and bargains are irresistible. Shopping has never been easier or
more convenient. All you need to do is to browse through the e-commerce stores to find
what you are looking for.
WHY DO PEOPLE SHOP ONLINE?
• Online stores offer better prices than shopping malls because
of the keen competition among online businesses to attract
more online shoppers.
• You can get the best prices within minutes by browsing
through websites.
• There is no hassle of dressing up, leaving the house, traffic
jams and parking woes.
• Online stores are open 24/7 – you can shop at your own pace
and time.
• They offer a wide variety of products.
• You can shop in comfort at home away from crowds and queues.

WHAT ARE THE DOWNSIDES?
• The website might be unreliable. So, use a website familiar to family and friends.
• You might end up with fake or counterfeit goods from bogus online shops.
• There is a possibility of fraudulent transactions and hidden costs.
• You need to disclose personal information.

TIPS TO REDUCE RISK
S tay stingy about revealing your personal information.
C heck your financial information regularly either online or with the bank.
A ddress the problem immediately if you suspect something is amiss.
M aintain careful records of your banking and financial accounts.

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