Westfield4Schools

We have noticed lately more and more web sites that DO NOT show there postal address, this is highly suspicious, so we have put together these tips and guides to safer purchasing off the Internet. Use Strong Passwords. We like to beat this dead horse about making sure to utilize uncrackable passwords, but it's never more important than when banking and shopping online. Stay away from fishy-looking sites. You can't always tell when a website isn't legitimate, but red flags include poor design, a strange or nonsensical Web address, and multiple pop-up windows you can't close. If you notice any of these suspicious signs, stop shopping and close your browser windows. Don't click on fake e-cards. E-greetings are welcomed by most people, but security firms say fake cards can spread viruses. It recommends that consumers delete cards that come from unfamiliar addresses. Avoid strangers on social media. Although many retailers use social media to drum up business, sometimes their accounts get hacked and you're sent a dangerous message or tweet designed to look legitimate. Fraudsters also send malicious messages through social networks. Use common sense. If a deal online seems too good to be true, it probably is. If anything seems suspicious (for instance, if a retailer refuses to provide details on a product or avoids answering billing questions) the best practice is to avoid it and shop with a tried-and-true online retailer instead. Additionally, you should never feel pressured to give out information. If a retailer is requesting something from you that makes you uncomfortable, it's probably time to take your business elsewhere. Find and read the privacy policy. Read the privacy policy carefully to find out what information the seller is gathering from you, how the information will be used, and how you can stop the process. If a site does not have a privacy policy posted, you may not want to do business with it. If it does have a privacy policy, there will probably be a link to it from the seller's home page, or it could be included with the Legal Terms. Print the terms. You should print out and date a copy of terms, conditions, warranties, item description, company information, even confirming e-mails, and save them with your records of your purchase. And remember, at Westfield4Schools we take NO MONEY online, our customers always get the chance to check the goods before they pay. If you require any further information, please call customer support on 0121 233 1671.