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Am I Doing It Wrong?

Online Shopping Like A Pro with Emily Ruane

Nov 16, 2023
Emily Ruane, HuffPost's Managing Editor of Shopping, shares her expertise on mastering online shopping just in time for the holiday rush. She discusses essential safety tips for navigating the web, ensuring your personal information stays secure. Ruane reveals savvy strategies for maximizing savings, from cashback sites to abandoned cart deals. The conversation highlights the importance of supporting minority-owned businesses and offers practical advice to avoid common online shopping pitfalls. Tune in for a wealth of insights that will transform your shopping experience!
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Quick takeaways

  • Using public Wi-Fi for online shopping poses risks, so ensure you shop on secure websites with HTTPS and a padlock symbol.
  • Shopping tools like Rakuten and Honey can enhance your online shopping by providing discounts and cash back effortlessly.

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Maximizing Online Shopping Safety

Using public Wi-Fi for online shopping poses significant risks, such as exposure to potential hackers who can steal personal information. To ensure safety, it is advisable to shop only on trusted websites, identifiable by secure URLs beginning with HTTPS and accompanied by a padlock symbol. Prior to making a purchase, consumers should also do their homework on the website, checking for a legitimate social media presence and a valid customer service contact. This vigilance can help avoid falling victim to scams, especially on less known sites.

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