{"id":7156,"date":"2020-12-14T11:45:22","date_gmt":"2020-12-14T11:45:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bitsacard.com\/blog\/?p=7156"},"modified":"2021-01-27T13:32:35","modified_gmt":"2021-01-27T13:32:35","slug":"how-to-shop-online-safely","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bitsacard.com\/blog\/en\/how-to-shop-online-safely","title":{"rendered":"All the useful Bitsa tips about how to shop online safely and prevent fraud"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 150%;\" data-text-color=\"primary\" data-line-height=\"xl\">Learn how to shop online safely using your cards and not get ripped off<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 120%;\">Are you afraid of fraud?<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well, you&#8217;re not alone! The fraud and data theft is a widespread fear that concerns especially those who usually make card payments (and not only online). Security and fraud prevention are the main priorities for the Bitsa team. That is why today <\/span><b>we want to share some tips and tricks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> so you can <\/span><b>keep your data and your money safe and shop online safely<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 190%;\"><b>The incredible growth of online shopping<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nowadays, all over the world, <\/span><b>online shopping has become an activity that has registered an exponential growth<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, turning into the commercial tool par excellence.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 120%;\">Most Internet consumers increasingly prefer to buy a product or service online than in a physical store. This is because online shopping allows the user a greater choice and very competitive prices.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 120%;\">The ability to search, compare products, and share the experience of other users, makes online shopping a habit increasingly used.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a result of the rapid growth of online shopping, there has been an <\/span><b><i>increase in payments with cards<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (credit, debit, prepaid) and, with it, the increase in the dangers and risks of fraud and data theft that put our savings at risk.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 120%;\">How to prevent this danger? Below, we will give you the most useful tips to keep your money safe from possible thefts and fraud.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 140%;\"><b>Tips and tricks on how to shop online safely using your card<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 120%;\">The first thing we recommend you, when shopping online is to pay close attention to the data on your card and adopt some important security measures.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let&#8217;s see <\/span><b><i>some advices to keep your data safe,<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> keeping the freedom to buy without fear and at any time.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"uppercase\"><span style=\"font-size: 160%;\" data-line-height=\"xl\">Before making a purchase, choose carefully the online shop<\/span><\/h5>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 120%;\">Before shopping online, remember that not all stores are reliable. Often, behind a very attractive offer, scams can be hidden and it is convenient to be able to choose the shop where we are going to finalize our purchase.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 120%;\">So, before buying online, we encourage you to follow these simple tips:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\"><b><i>Search and learn about the reliability of a shop<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and make sure you find its contacts;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\"><b><i>Read the general terms and conditions <\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">on their website;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose <\/span><b><i>certified online shopping platforms<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check that the website of the store <\/span><b><i>contains all the information about the payment method<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the shipment, the return of the product.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check carefully the <\/span><b><i>description of the product<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you want to buy;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Print and <\/span><b><i>save the purchase receipts carefully<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><\/h5>\n<h5 class=\"uppercase\"><span style=\"font-size: 160%;\" data-line-height=\"xl\">Pay close attention to the matter of protection and safety<\/span><\/h5>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is very important that, <\/span><b>when buying, you give great importance to the issue of security<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 120%;\">In this regard we advise you to follow the following recommendations:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\"><b><i>Do not send details of your card by e-mail<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, social networks, or other means where your data may be at risk.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enter your personal data and your<\/span><b><i> card details only on secure pages<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which have an <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8216;https&#8217;<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> connection and have a valid security certificate. If a web is safe, beyond having the URL that starts with <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8216;https&#8217;<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you will also see the icon of a lock, which warns you that the web is protected against threats;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\"><b><i>Use a good antivirus and firewall on your computer <\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and constantly update your browsers, so they can block any theft of information;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try to <\/span><b><i>always buy from your computer\/personal device <\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to maintain greater control over security;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\"><b><i>Do not save your passwords or your card data <\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in the browser or on any other web page, even if they are secure. It&#8217;s better to enter them each time you make a new purchase, rather than leaving them there, with the risk that these webs will suffer a cyberattack that may affect all users;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every time you access your bank account,<\/span><b><i> remember to close the session and the browser tab<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beware not to click on the link of offers that you may receive in your email since it could be<\/span><b><i> phishing attempts or digital scams<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, based on data theft.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"uppercase\"><span style=\"font-size: 160%;\" data-line-height=\"xl\">Choose a card exclusively for your online transactions<br \/>\n<\/span><\/h5>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 120%;\">One of the most used means by internauts, when shopping online, are credit or debit card, as they guarantee, on the one hand, very advanced security and protection measures against fraud and data theft, beyond being one of the most accepted payment methods in the world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 120%;\">But these types of cards have, in turn, some disadvantages, due to the fact that they are cards that are associated with a bank account, in other words to our money deposited in a bank.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 120%;\">So, in case of theft, also our savings will be affected.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 120%;\">For this reason, we advise you to use a card exclusively for your online transactions and that&#8217;s possibly a prepaid card.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\"><b>The prepaid cards have the incredible characteristic of not being associated with any bank account<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which makes them more secure when making transactions in any shop (online and not).<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 140%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If it is not clear to you how a prepaid card works and how it differs from the other cards, we will clarify it with this post about the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bitsacard.com\/blog\/en\/credit-debit-card-and-prepaid-differences\"><b><u>difference between credit, debit and prepaid card. What is the best option for you?<br \/>\n<\/u><\/b><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\"><b>Using a prepaid card allows you shopping online safely<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as it is recharged with the amount you want and, in case of loss or theft, you can block it instantly and the only risk losing the money loaded in it, without your bank account and your savings being affected<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, when making a transaction, you will only be asked to insert your <\/span><b>PIN-code<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the <\/span><b>CVV2 security code<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (the last 3 digits on the back of the card), a system that further guarantees your security, <\/span><b>avoiding the cloning of the card and its illicit use<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"uppercase\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 180%;\"><b>Shop online safely with BITSA<\/b><\/span><\/h5>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 120%;\">With Bista, you can buy and pay online safely!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online payments with Bitsa are safe since payments are made through <\/span><b>Secured by Visa technology<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and because it is not connected to your bank account.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 120%;\">This means that you can only use the available balance on your card, without spending more than you have.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, your personal data is protected against identity theft and fraudulent uses, since <\/span><b><i>the card is non-nominative<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 120%;\">Bitsa is perfect for people who buy online or travel abroad since it has very low commissions and allows you to buy, withdraw cash, receive, and send money worldwide.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 120%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make your online transactions with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bitsacard.com\/blog\/\"><b>the card designed to buy online safely and without limits<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and control all your expenses instantly in your personal account. No more &#8220;bill shocks&#8221; at the end of the month \ud83d\ude09<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/col_inner] [\/row_inner] [divider]<\/p>\n<h5 data-animate-delay=\"200\"><\/h5>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-animate-delay=\"200\"><span style=\"font-size: 200%;\" data-animate=\"fadeInUp\" data-animated=\"true\"><b>Bitsa makes your purchases easy and safe!<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn how to shop online safely using your cards and not get ripped off &nbsp; Are you afraid of fraud? Well, you&#8217;re not alone! The fraud and data theft is a widespread fear that concerns especially those who usually make card payments (and not only online). 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