Online shopping is convenient, especially for seniors with mobility challenges. Start with trusted, well-known websites: Amazon, Walmart, Target, and major grocery chains with delivery services. These companies have strong security and customer support teams.
Use a credit card for online purchases rather than a debit card. Credit cards offer better fraud protection — if someone steals your card number, you can dispute the charge. Save your order confirmation emails and check your statements regularly for unauthorized charges.
Look for https:// at the beginning of the website address and a padlock icon in the address bar. These indicate the site is secure. Never enter payment information on a website showing only http://. Never send credit card information through email or text.
Prices that seem too good to be true. Unusual domain names like amazon-shop.net instead of amazon.com. Poor website design with spelling errors. No phone number or physical address. Search for reviews before buying from an unfamiliar website.