Quiz: Buying online

Do you shop online? Then you surely know how to separate the good e-stores from the bad and the ugly...or do you? Take this quiz and find out!

1. To help determine the legitimacy of an online business, it helps to …

A. Know the business by its reputation as a trusted brand or store.
B. Read testimonials from other shoppers that the online store has posted on its own site.
C. Look for top placement in search engines.
D. A and B

2. What should you do with your order confirmation number or message when buying online? (Choose the best answer.)

A. E-mail it to the company.
B. Print and save it for future reference.
C. Delete it for your security.
D. None of the above

3. How can you help keep your credit card information safe when you shop online?

A. Use strong passwords.
B. Shop only in stores that display the secure site lock icon.
C. Be wary when shopping on shared, public computers.
D. All of the above