Support :: Security :: Shopping

Shopping Safely Online
When shopping online there are several things you can do to add to your shopping safety.

1. Try to be aware of technology scams (read the rest of our security section for more information),
2. Check the websites' policies and understanding your credit card rights
3. Some websites will provide cost comparisons, assisting you in finding the lowest price for your request. Be aware, there have been reports of a few sites “fixing” their technology and returning incorrect results.
4. When you have decided where you want to make your purchase, look for the sites information defining policies, warranties, refunds, returns, legal statements and privacy policies.
5. Warranties, where provided, will tell you what is covered and for what time period. It will also tell you who to contact if you need a replacement, a refund or a repair.
6. Be sure to read the refund and return policy.
   • Will the website provide a refund?
   • Can the item be returned to a retail outlet?
   • Will there be a restocking fee?
7. Legal statements posted on the website will determine where legal proceedings are to be held.
8. If you are shopping for goods from the United States, you may have to travel to pursue a complaint.
9. If you are shopping outside of your country, be sure to know who you are shopping with.
10. A privacy statement may surprise you. Read it carefully. Many companies feel free to sell your personal information or add you to multiple email lists. By using their website, you give them permission to hand out your email address and possibly your physical address and phone number.
11. Using a credit card online is relatively safe providing that you take adequate sensible precautions.
12. And finally, be sure to keep a paper trail.
    • Print out the seller’s contact information
    • Print copy of your receipt,
    • The page describing the item you ordered
    • Finally the email confirming the order.

Linx Data Ltd. do not sell computers or computer peripherals, however as we are regularly asked by our clients and others what laptops, home or office computers are the best value for money.
Linx Data Ltd. Recommend Dell computers.

Dell Desktop Inspiron™ 530 DT (D115006) | / Intel® Core™ 2 Quad-Core Q6600 Processor (2.4GHz, 8MB cache, 1066MHz FSB)/ Genuine Windows Vista™ Home Premium with Service Pack 1, 32-bit - English/ 500GB (7200rpm) SATA Hard Drive/ 3072MB 667MHz Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM [2x1024+2x51 ... £ 638

Dell Desktop Dimension XPS™ 730 - (D117301) | / Intel Core 2 Extreme Processor QX9650 (3.67Ghz Overclocked, 1333MHz FSB, 12MB cache)/ Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium SP1 - English/ Hard Drive: 640 GB (2x320GB) Serial ATA (7200 Rpm) Dual HDD Config. Raid 0 Stripe/ 2048MB 1333 MHz Dual Ch ... £ 2,897.99

Linx Data Ltd. Recommend and Use Dell Computers exclusively.

• Styles
  •  Corporate
  •  Shades
  •  LemonTang
  •  BlueIce