online Shopping fraud

What is it?

• Goods arriving late or not at all
• Goods that don't match original description
• Seller using personal information in criminal ways

how to protect yourself- do's

• Have strong passwords
• Keep security software and firewalls up to date
• At payment stage make sure website begins 'https'
• Read and understand terms & conditions and privacy policies
• Be cautious when buying items overseas

how to protect yourself- Dont's

• Do not online shop on public computers
• Do not reveal personal/credit card information on insecure websites
• Do not pay with a debit card
• Do not believe everything you read
• Do not respond to emails from people/businesses you are unfamiliar with

Video example

real life example

• Technical support system wanted to buy a PC
• Won auction for laptop on online bidding site
• Did not receive laptop so he called seller
• Eventually seller stopped responding
• Jimmy realized his bank account was drained

interesting facts

• Phishing is when people are tricked into revealing personal information
• Most internet scams take place without the victim noticing
• Key-Loggers can record what keys you press on your keyboard