Safe Online Shopping Checklist

Does the address bar show "https://" (with an "s") and a padlock icon?

Is the web address (URL) spelled exactly right — no extra words, typos, or substituted letters?

Is this a retailer or company you have bought from before — or one you looked up directly?

Does the site show a real phone number and physical address?

Is the price realistic — not suspiciously lower than what you see elsewhere?

Have you checked third-party reviews for this company — not reviews on the site itself?

Does the site have a clear return and refund policy?

Is payment by credit or debit card — not gift card, wire transfer, or cryptocurrency?