It’s so easy to shop online. What more with the advent of computers (and other gadgets which are a lot smaller and a lot more portable) and the availability of an Internet connection/Wi-Fi almost everywhere we go. Sure, it has changed the way we do a lot of things these days. Gone were the days where “going shopping” meant getting ready and going out to the mall, whether it is with family or with a few friends in tow.
You can do it from the comfort of your home with the click of a mouse or do quick browses over lunch time at work. Convenient, fast, and easy breezy – but it comes with a price. And we’re not talking about the price of the items purchased alone.
Something so easy has to come with its own set of dangers, correct? There are a number of reasons why online shopping could be dangerous to you (financially), your machine, your identity, so on and so forth.
1. Credit card fraud.
This is the number one reason why people are now more wary of online shopping. While most reputable companies use encrypted systems that are designed to keep your personal details safe, there are fake sites and other scams that can easily steal your identity and worse, reap the benefits from doing so. And it’s always a hassle trying to resolve credit card frauds. Be extremely careful when you use your plastic online!
2. Overspending.
Because adding something to your cart these days is really, just a click away, you put yourself in danger of buying too many things that you obviously don’t need. How does this happen? Well, the possibilities are endless. And we meant that literally. It’s so easy to get caught up with online shopping especially if you’re an impulsive shopper. Websites will always show shiny new items and people will always give glowing reviews. Don’t fall for it!
3. Dupe purchases.
That jumpsuit looks nice, the lace body-con dress is practically screaming your name. And you’re pretty sure you’ll look really, really great in that! When it appears at your doorstep one fine day, suddenly the jumpsuit is a washed out blue instead of a deep navy blue, missing a few buttons, and the lace body-con dress has a faulty zipper. What do you do? Send it back? But it’s so much hassle! Fix what you can on your own? Incur most cost? Seriously, you’re better off shopping physically in a mall.
On top of it all, online shopping is usually a solo activity. Yes, it’s comfortable, but don’t you wish you sometimes had someone to help you decide on, oh, a colour, or an item? Isn’t shopping a lot more fun when there’s a companion to act as fashion adviser or stylist?
So why take the fun out of shopping?
