E-shopping has been a boon during the days of the pandemic. It allows one to access services, and buy products delivered right to your doorstep simply by pressing buttons on your mobile phone.

But for those of us who are still wary of shopping online, here are some simple tips that can ensure the safety of the transaction, giving you peace of mind.

Buy from popular sites

This is probably one of the best advices one can give to anybody hoping to make purchases online. Popular sites are tried and tested by millions, and you can certainly trust them.

Receiving products you did not order, delays in delivery, and not getting the products at all are some of the common reasons why people tend to shy away from online shopping, and these are reasons why a trusted name comes in handy.

There are hundreds of online shops out there. And new sites are cropping up every day. So, rather than buying from a random site from Facebook or Google search, go with a popular online shop.

These days, all online shops maintain Facebook pages. Their social media reviews are a good indication to their trustworthiness.

Never use public Wi-Fi while shopping

This is especially true if you are using credit card while shopping. It is possible that hackers might get sensitive information through these connections.

If you are using debit/credit cards to make online payments, make sure that the connection is secure. A secured site ensures that the data provided by you are encrypted and less susceptible to any untoward activities.

Opt for mobile transaction options

If you are not sure about credit card payment, opt for digital transaction options like Nagad, or Bkash. Most online platforms accept such transactions and they are now simple to maintain and secured.

Some online buyers use this method to receive their desired products. Just to make sure that you have not received the wrong product, always check.

The matter of return policy and delivery charge

One of the biggest problems of online shopping is to judge how a product exactly looks like. If buying clothes, size is also a pressing issue. So, while buying things online, make sure the site have a return policy. Also check if there is a delivery charge.