The Internet, as a growing platform for shopping, is also a popular place where scams and fraud happen. So every time you make a purchase online, you must be vigilant enough to avoid exposing your self to scammers and getting your security information down. Shop only in trusted, secure websites. Avoid, too, sharing your personal and financial information in reply to unsolicited e-mails that request for your security information. These are usually sent by cons under the guise that these are genuine e-mails from your bank or other financial providers. These scams can cost you money over withdrawals and payments that you did not make or authorise.