Discussed here are important points about secure shopping
online.
How do you tell if the Internet
connections are secure?
- Look for the picture of the unbroken key or closed lock in your browser
window. Either one indicates that the security is operative. A broken key
or any open lock indicates it is not.
- Look to see if the web address on the page that asks for your credit card
information begins with "https:" instead of "http."
- Some web sites use the words "Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)" or
a pop up box that says you are entering a secure area.
Never give your credit card information in e-mail.
Hair Stop and Shop will never ask you to provide your credit card information
in e-mail message. If you receive such e-mail, do not respond, but report
the problem immediately to order@hairstopandshop.com
Why
is paying by credit card safer than paying by check, cash, debit card, money
order, cashier's check, certified check, teller's check, or cash on delivery
(C.O.D.).?
If you have an unauthorized charge on your credit card, under
federal law your liability is limited to $50. Moreover, some web site operators
and credit card issuers (including all VISA and MasterCard issuers) promise
that under certain circumstances they will even pay this amount for you.
Can paying by credit card help in a dispute?
Federal law provides several rights for consumers who dispute charges for goods
or services under two rules. For more information visit: http://safeshopping.org/payment.shtml
Is PayPal a safe payment method?
PayPal is one of the safest methods to send or receive money online. PayPal
offers extensive fraud protection, as well as protection against merchandise
not received, defective merchandise, etc. PayPal is the most preferred payment
method by many online retailers like E-bay, Amazon, etc. PayPal allows customers
to provide different and shipping address under the same account. To learn
more about PayPal, please visit www.paypal.com
If I pay by MONEY ORDER, what should I do?
When you decide to pay with money order for your purchase, we recommend that
you purchase it from a well-established and authorized institution, like
the United States Postal Office, Western Union or Money Gram. Always keep
your receipt and mail the money order with certified mail, or ask for delivery
confirmation, so you can track the letter. In case your mail gets lost or
misplaced, you should go back to the institution where the money order was
purchased from, provide them with your receipt and ask for reimbursement.
How can you protect against
unauthorized use of your credit card account number?
Carefully and promptly check your credit card statements when they arrive.
If you identify any irregularities, you should immediately bring these to
the attention of the issuer of the credit card by telephone and in writing.
Paying by credit card?
Hair Stop and Shop does not keep customer’s credit card number on file.
Customer will have to provide credit card information every time they place
a new order. This way if your customer account is compromised, no one has access
to the credit card numbers a customer has used.
Do you need a separate credit card?
Consider getting a credit card to use just for online purchases. It will be
easier for you to review your records. Also, you'll still be able to use
your other credit cards if the security of your online card is in doubt.Some
credit card issuers offer "virtual" credit cards for online
transactions. You go to the issuer's website and follow the instructions for
obtaining the number you may use in your next transaction. Even though the
virtual number you give to the merchant is not the same as the one on your
credit card, the charge will be authorized, and it will appear on your regular
credit card bill. So, if there is a breach of security by one merchant, the
person who obtains the number will not be able to use it to charge things to
your account.
Inspect your purchase. Look
at your purchase carefully as soon as you receive it. Contact the seller as
soon as possible if you discover a problem with it. Tell the seller in writing
about any problems you have, ask for a repair or refund, and keep a copy of
your correspondence.What happens if your purchase is damaged or missing a piece?
To preserve your legal rights, inspect your purchase carefully as soon as you
receive it. Contact the seller as soon as possible if you discover a problem
with it. Tell the seller in writing about any problem that you are concerned
with, ask for a repair or refund and keep a copy of your correspondence.
Review the return, refund, and shipping and handling policies as well
as the other legal terms before placing your order.
Become familiarized with the return, payment and shipping policies of the
merchant. Know what to expect.
Ensure the safe delivery of your item.
Almost all of our packages are shipped with signature confirmation required
(exception are areas where signature confirmation is not available). This
means that if no one is available to sign for your package at the time of
delivery, the carrier will leave a notice and the item may be picked up from
the local Post Office or FedEX facility or you can call the 1-800 # to schedule
a redelivery.
This ensures that no items will be left on a doorstep to be lost, stolen,
misplaced or damaged. If signature confirmation presents an inconvenience
for those customers who are never home, items may be shipped to customer’s
place of work under certain circumstances.
Parts of this information is provided
by http://safeshopping.org
