5 Tips for Safe Online Shopping During a Pandemic

The use of technology in facilitating transactions is a certainty.

Especially in the midst of a pandemic like this.

Like it or not, we must master technology to adapt.

Therefore, you must understand safe online shopping tips.

Because many bad guys try to make a lot of tricks to extort money from their victims.

Therefore, you must understand how to shop online safely in the midst of a pandemic condition like this so as not to be deceived and safe from the Covid-19 virus.

1. Create a Priority List of Items

You are strongly discouraged from frequently buying things from online.

Because online stores often provide a large selection of goods that can make you tempted to buy them.

Remember, during this pandemic you have to be frugal.

You are encouraged to make a list of items that are really needed.

So that later, when you open an online store, you immediately look for the items you need.

Didn’t see anything else so I was tempted to buy it anyway.

Don’t buy non-urgent items, but forget priority items.

2. Choose a Trusted Online Store

There are millions of scammers out there ready to squeeze your pockets.

So, Androbuntu friends must be really sure of the online store that you use to meet your needs.

Many large online stores in Indonesia are trusted.

You are better off choosing that, rather than shopping on ig (instagram) which often offers very cheap products, but turns out to be fake or fraudulent.

You have to look at the product description, the reputation of the online store, and if necessary, the buyer’s comments to check the authenticity.

So, you can be more confident in choosing the store to meet your needs.

3. Choose the Right Payment Method

If possible, don’t leave the house to go to the ATM.

Because the Covid-19 virus can be transmitted through the touch of an ATM button.

You can use e-banking or electronic money from your smartphone.

Now there are many online payment methods that you can use.

Signing up is also easy, all you need is a phone number or email.

By using online payments, sometimes you can save more.

4. Receive Packages Carefully

You are strongly discouraged from receiving package shipments from the products you buy in normal conditions.

When receiving the product, do not touch the face area, especially the eyes, nose and mouth.

Because you don’t know, on the surface of the package whether there is a virus that is spread or not.

Therefore, you must be careful.

Because in this condition, caution is very necessary so that you are not contaminated by the virus.

5. Pre-sterilize

Whatever you buy from an online store, don’t put it on right away.

Try to sterilize it first with soap or hand sanitizer. This is done to kill bacteria and viruses that may stick to the surface of the items you buy.

After opening the item you bought, you also shouldn’t forget to wash your hands with soap for 20 seconds.

This aims to kill bacteria and viruses that may stick to your hands after opening the package.

Those are 5 safe online shopping tips in the midst of a pandemic.

By applying these tips, you will be safe from fraudsters and the Covid-19 virus.

The existence of this pandemic must be handled and overcome, not regretted, therefore you must be smart when using technology.

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