Write@Home
Winter 2015

Shopping

person holds banking card and uses laptop computer makes shopping online

Last month, I bought a pair of shoes from an online store that seemed very reliable. The website used encrypted payment methods, which made me feel safe when entering my banking details. At first, I worried it could be a scammer site, but the store had a clear return policy and customer service contact in addition to being padlocked. Unfortunately, my account was compromised later through another unsafe link, though it wasn’t the store’s liability. Fortunately, I quickly realized this and stopped this attempt. Overall, the shopping experience was smooth and interesting.