Christmas may be over but Holiday shopping is still widespread. With major online and offline stores unveiling post-Holiday discounts, many shoppers are still out making last-minute purchases before the Holiday euphoria ends. Among the many irresistible buys this season are women’s shoes. And here at Make Me Chic, we completely understand women’s seemingly insatiable appetite for footwear so in case you are among those hardcore shoppers queuing for those wedge boots on sale or those to-die-for pair of high heels, here are some safety shopping tips.
1. Be vigilant. This may seem like a really grim tip but if you are being robbed, toss your purse or your wallet away from you so the perpetrator will immediately leave you alone. As soon as you get inside the car, lock the doors and if possible, leave right away. It also helps to wear comfortable shoes when shopping like sneakers, rubber shoes or wedge boots.
2. Even if there is a long queue for the elevator, wait it out. Dark and practically empty stairwells can quickly turn into a crime spot.
3. When using your credit card, always double check your receipt to avoid being a victim of “cash back” transactions.
4. As much as possible, avoid putting your credit card and your identification cards in one place. If you lose both of them at once, you instantly become a prime target for identity theft.
5. When shopping online, don’t be lured by fancy website design. Verify if the retailer is legitimate especially if is the first time you are buying from it. If that pair of wedge boots is too good to be true, it probably is. Look out for the https:// URL which indicates secure connections. Print copies of order transactions and be wary of pop-ups that ask for your personal details.
Happy shopping and happy holidays!
