How can you tell if a website is safe to buy from?
You cannot … until you’ve done some research and/or trial.A lot of people rely on SSL. Don’t fall prey to that hoax.There are thousands and thousands of web sites that are safer than SSL sites. Our site never had an SSL until Google required it, and ours never posed any kind of threat to visitors at all. In fact, ours was one of the very few “spam free” dot-coms out there since the early 1990s. So saying it must be SSL is simply not true.Now, the next hoax is that an SSL site is “protected” from hackers and theives. That’s simply not true. All sites are hackable (specially CMS sites) and if they have ads, then ALL SSL sites can have theives and crooks. SSL is like a “promise” easy to make, and easy to break.The best way to tell isUse only well known sites like Amazon, WalMart, Home Depot, etc. If it’s a private, or small boutique site, then follow these tips:Check the “WhoIS” … there, you’ll get their contact information. If the information is false, or not there, then stay away. You may want to check their address in Google Maps. (I discovered one recently whos address was an empty warehouse in Philadelphia — a total fraud. Another I found was an empty lot at some crossroads in a remote desert of Arizona!) . . . .or call the phone listed. If it’s an international number, stay away!If you’re actually planning on buying something from the site, look for customer feedback, and or reviews. Google the site and see if any negative feedback appears.Check if they support and use PayPal. This is your best bet because PayPal inserts another layer of security into the transaction for you. If the site turns out to be fraudulent, then PayPal offers remedies.At the end of the day, it’s practically impossible to really be safe.Your best bet is paying cash at a local vendor. If you MUST buy online, then stay in the main stream and take your chances.After learning that even the BIG sites are fraudulent, like Square.com, I’ve started paying with cash, avoiding using charge cards, and if the vendor pulls out a tablet to swipe your card, end that transaction immediately. (See my article Dark Patterns : Square or Squareup privacy not privacy:-)
How do I know if a website is safe to buy from? I put the URL in a scam checker and it said safe. The website is based in China.
You can try to contact them, send an email or phone, or other chat software, get in touch with the seller, ask what you want to know, and then you make a judgment, whether it feels reliable, whether the product is not sold, or if there is any problem. MethodI am not afraid to say that I am a Chinese seller, the products are from China, I have my own website. I am confident that the quality of my products is guaranteed. If the products are found to be unusable or damaged, we will compensate accordingly.As a seller, I am more worried about encountering a liar buyer, receiving the product and they said not receiving it, or deliberately saying that it is damaged.Products Archive - Smartyleowl Owl Jewelry | Tree of Life Jewelry | Charms, Lockets, Bracelets | Makeup Brush Holder | origami owl locket
Is this website safe to buy from?
Well there is major discrepancy between what the rating sites say and what the user reviews say. WOT gives it all green ratings (good) - BUT the user reviews almost unanimously say it is full of scammers and spammers. > WOT rating: http://www.mywot.com/en/scorecard/www.al... Norton Safe Web says it's safe, but the user reviews are mixed. > Norton Safe Web rating: http://safeweb.norton.com/report/show?ur... And McAfee Site Advisor is about the same as WOT: good ratings but terrible user reviews: > McAfee Site Advisor ratings: http://www.siteadvisor.com/sites/http%3A... IMHO I would avoid it like the plague. Use a trusted site like amazon dot com as suggested above.
Is "QVC.com" a safe website?
i went to the site, and it is definitely safe! there are alot of good feedback from m y security scan system! here are some reviews from the site : OK PEOPLE WHO DOES NOT LOVE QVC if you do not know of them, check them out on your cable or satellite network. LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS SITE, who wouldn't beautiful home decor, furnishings, home accents, and FASHIONS FASHIONS AND MORE FASAHIONS, wonderful name brand FASHIONS and also JEWELRY, SKIN CARE FOR YOU LADIES, AND MAKE-UP. Name brand Shoes, tools for the hubby and crafts tools. Christams is coming fast, check out QVC buy early, and they have toys, and outdoor accents. Pretty good prices, but if you can find what you are looking for when they have a sale, MORE POWER TO YA NOW. No spam, No Phishing, No Viruses ever. Good site, great quality merchanidse, and prices. and Never had any problems with buying from qvc. Good site. and Nothing wrong.
Is aliexpress a safe website?
I want to buy this one http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Anime-Hetalia-Axis-Powers-Cosplay-Hetalia-Axis-Powers-Hungary-Uniform-Female-Cosplay-Costume-High-Quality-Freeshipping/206159_501591449.html This is going to be my first time buying so im worried about the quality of it.
Is the website Zazzle.com safe to buy from?
They have a good reputation ( i don't work for them). The only complaints are about the shipping. Don't pay extra for express shipping since the site does not seem to rush them along. Some customers said they were charged twice for shipping when they bought 2 items at the same time. Watch carefully that you are not paying twice.
Is CAFEPRESS a safe website to buy from?
they have an entry on mikipedia so I would take that as a sign that the site is safe For payment you would have to check their own site but I would guess not - credit/debit cards are usually required although they may take payment from a site like paypal