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How To Make Safe Decisions When You Shop Online #ATTSeattle

December 3, 2014 by Momstart Leave a Comment

This is information comes to us from AT&T

For many of us, Cyber Monday marks the beginning (not the end) of increased online shopping for holiday gifts for family and friends.  In fact, November and December will drive more than 27 percent of the total annual online sales for U.S. retailers. In total, online holiday shopping is expected to increase 10 percent year-over-year according to a 2014 Digital Index Online Shopping Forecast by Adobe.  With people shopping online more frequently, I thought your readers might appreciate these online shopping safety tips:

Make safe decisions when you shop online.

· With the click of a mouse or the touch of a tablet screen consumers can shop and buy nearly any product online without leaving the comfort of home. However, the same threats exist when you’re shopping online as when you’re shopping in malls and department stores.

· Just as you take measures to protect yourself in actual physical stores (protecting your PIN numbers when using a debit card or not leaving your purse or wallet unattended); you should also take sensible precautions when shopping online.

– Always ensure your computer has up-to-date anti-virus and firewall software and security patches installed.

– Make sure you are using the latest version of the web browser.

– Enable browser filtering to report suspicious websites and to block phishing.

Research the Merchant

· Try to do business with companies you know. If the company is unfamiliar, check their credentials.

· Look for a feedback section on the site and read the comments from other shoppers.

· Look for a “trust mark” from a reputable organization, like BBB Online (Better Business Bureau), to check the retailer’s reliability and their proven track record of satisfying customers.

· Do not be afraid to call and ask questions to determine the legitimacy of the business.

Pay Attention to your Browser and Internet Connection

· Using Public Wi-Fi – Public Wi-Fi is not secure, so it’s okay to use when just browsing online. However, never make an online purchase with a credit card using public Wi-Fi.

– Unsecure Wi-Fi does not use encryption, and credit card information will be transmitted in the clear.

· Shop Only at Secure Web Sites – The web address should begin with https://. The “s” at the end of “http” indicates that the connection to the web site is secure.

– Sometimes the “s” will not appear until you actually get to the order screen.

– Another way to determine if the site is secure is to look for a closed padlock or unbroken key at the bottom of the browser window.

· Read All Policies, Terms and Conditions – Every reputable website will offer information on how it processes orders, shipping costs, handles returns and refunds, and other inquiries.

– The site should also explain their security and privacy policies, the type of personal information they are gathering, why and how it will be used, and whether it is shared with other companies.

· Cookies – Without your knowledge, some companies attach pieces of code (cookies) to your Internet Browser when you visit their website. These cookies track and monitor sites you visit.

– The information is collected, compiled and used to target advertising based on your surfing habits (behavioral marketing).

– Web browsers can be set to disable or refuse cookies, but it may limit the functions of the website and possibly prevent you from placing your order.

When you’re ready to place your order…

· Double Check Pricing – Be suspicious of prices that are too good to be true. Compare prices, both online and offline, and with other merchants, especially if you’re bidding on an item through an online auction site.

– Make sure you know the costs for shipping and handling, including express and overnight delivery.

– Be advised that some merchants also charge fees for returning and/or restocking items.

· Pay With Credit Cards – Unless using a gift card, the safest way to shop online is with a credit card. If something goes wrong, you’re protected under the Federal Fair Credit Billing Act, which gives you the right to dispute charges, withhold payments and are only responsible for the first $50 in charges if the card is compromised.

– Also check your credit card statements carefully for several months after making an online purchase.

– If you find discrepancies, immediately contact your credit card company to dispute the charges and file a claim.

– Information on credit card consumer protection can be found at http://www.privacyrights.org.

· Never Disclose Too Much Information – When making an online purchase, the merchant will require certain information to process the order, ex: name, address and payment type. Your Social Security Number is NEVER needed for an online purchase; therefore you should never provide it.

– Merchants may also ask you questions about your lifestyle or annual income.

– Providing this information can lead to unsolicited email, U.S. mail or telephone solicitations.

– This information is not required to process an order, although a merchant’s website may indicate that it is.

– If the site requires any information that you are uncomfortable providing, find a different company to purchase from.

Filed Under: Tech Tagged With: ATT&T, safe, shop, tech

Our Family Night Digiorno Design-A Pizza #DesignAPizza #Digiorno #shop #cbias

June 16, 2014 by Momstart 15 Comments

I am a member of the Collective Bias®  Social Fabric® Community.  This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper amplification for Collective Bias and its advertiser.

We love family night and pizza is one of our favorite foods. It’s been my favorite food sine I was a teenager. It’s the type of food that I can eat and eat and eat because I love it so much. In my glory days I could eat an entire pizza and never gain an ounce. Well with our family everyone has their own favorite ingredient so it’s usually a compromise of who gets what on their pizza. With DiGiorno Design-A-Pizza available at Walmart at an every day low price, everyone can design their own slice the way they want it. And letting the kids participate in making the pizza is more family time.

DiGiorno Design-A-Pizza
There are three different DiGiorno Design-A-Pizza options to choose from.

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DIGIORNO® Design-A-Pizza Pepperoni & Sausage with Peppers; Chicken, Green Peppers and Red Onion; or Spinach, Tomato and Red Onion with Pepperoni.

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We picked out the Digiorno Design a Pizza Kit Pepperoni and Sausage with Peppers and Onions. I picked this one because Miles loves sausage, Zoe loves Pepperoni and I love all of it. These kits are perfect for diverse palates and taste buds since everyone can create their own “perfect slice.

WP_20140614_10_43_40_ProThe pizza comes with just cheese on it already.

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Then the other ingredients that you get to add are in another bag. These are the options we had to put on our Design A Pizza, pizza.

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Then you can let the kids design their own pizza slice. I let both kids take a turn.

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As I thought Zoe put on the pepperoni and some extra cheese.

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Then Miles took a turn and put on the sausage and some extra cheese. Then we continued with family night by eating our creation and then playing games and watching TV together.

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Follow along socially

On Twitter: #DesignAPizza #Digiorno  #shop #cbias

Filed Under: personal Tagged With: colective bias, design-a-pizza, digiorno, personal, pizza, pizza night, review, shop

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