Staying Secure Online

How do we buy and sell safely on the Internet?

Do you buy or sell things online?

How do you do this?

What websites do you use?

Do you have problems doing this?

Quiz Question

3 ways we can stay safe and secure when we buy and

sell things on the Internet?

1

Make sure the website starts with https//:

The s means the website is secure

2

• Make sure your web browser shows a closed padlock icon.

• This also shows the website is secure.

Dragon Web Browser

Google Chrome Browser

Firefox Browser

Internet Explorer Browser

Dragon Web Browser

Opera Browser

Safari Web Browser

3

Make sure the company has complete contact details, including a street address.

This is usually on a contacts or information page for a site.

This means the company is a proper registered company.

What Could Happen?

What could happen if you do not carry out these 3 checks?

• You could lose your money and not receive the product you bought online.

Your bank account details could be stolen and money stolen from your account.

Your personal details could be used to steal your identity

and to steal money from you or people you know.

Remember!

• Remember the 3 tips when you are shopping online.

• https://

• Padlock Icon

Full registered address.