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How to shop safely online

Millions of us now shop online.

Not only is it a convenient way to shop, it also offers more choice and you can often save money.

Online shopping is also safe and secure so long as you take a few simple steps first.

Video guide

Ofcom has today published a video setting out steps consumers can take and things they should look out for when shopping online this Christmas.

The video forms part of Ofcom’s support for Get Safe Online week (16-20 November), an annual event to raise awareness of internet safety issues.

How to shop safely online – subtitled version

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