🛒 Online Shopping Basics

🛒 Online Shopping Basics

Shopping online lets you buy items from the comfort of your home. It’s convenient, often cheaper, and gives you access to a wide range of products.

🧭 Getting Started

• Open your web browser (Microsoft Edge).

• Type the address of a trusted shop (like amazon.co.uk or argos.co.uk).

• Browse categories or use the search bar to find what you need.

  
  

✨ Making a Purchase

1. Choose the item you want and click Add to Basket.

2. When ready, click Checkout.

3. Enter your delivery address.

4. Provide payment details (usually a debit/credit card or PayPal).

5. Confirm your order — you’ll receive an email receipt.

   
   

🖐️ Practice Ideas

• Visit a trusted site and browse for something familiar (like books or clothes).

• Add an item to your basket, but stop before checkout to practice safely.

• Explore filters (like price or brand) to narrow down choices.

  
  

🌟 Safety Tips

• Only shop on trusted websites (look for the padlock symbol in the address bar).

• Avoid deals that seem “too good to be true.”

• Never share your bank details by email.

• Use strong passwords for shopping accounts.

• Keep antivirus protection (like Bitdefender Free) active for extra safety

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💡 Remember: online shopping is like visiting a digital high street. With safe habits, it can be enjoyable and stress‑free