How can I shop online safely?

• Be security-minded when buying goods on the Internet. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
  
  
• Check the safe trading advice on the website where you are shopping and ensure you're dealing with a reputable vendor. For example, on eBayTM you should check the seller's feedback rating and the comments from other customers.
  
  
• Ask your friends for sites they've had good experiences with.
  
  
• Pay safely: use a payment method that keeps your financial information secure and can cover you if something goes wrong, such as PayPal™.
  
  
• Know your rights: you have the same legal rights online as you do offline.