Currently, many people have websites, because it is relatively simple to create them. This can be a plus and, unfortunately, a minus. The benefits of having one's own website: the ability to share information with anyone, to make some earnings, to buy and to sell online. However, some people realize this possibility in their own way; they create fraudulent and scam websites, take payments and do not ship the items. At the same time, in some cases, it is quite difficult to distinguish a legitimate site from a scam one.

How can you identify and protect yourself from a fraudulent site? There are users who believe that a good design and visual appeal of the site is the main point of a trusted site, but, unfortunately, it is not so simple. Many browsers and anti-virus systems facilitate our task. In addition to their usual functions, they identify, filter and warn us about some fraudulent sites, caught up in the "black list". They also give messages and warnings about the potential risk, or simply block the access to them.

If you want to become a customer, there you need to assess everything: starting from the official site and ending with the attached information. While checking the official website of an online store, you must pay attention to the following:

• Easy navigation, which allows you to find all the goods that you are interested in in a few seconds;
• Detailed description;
• Characteristics of the product;
• Information about where and how you can pay for your order;
• Terms and delivery methods;
• The responsibility of the store (Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions).

It is necessary to pay special attention to the last point. Every self-respecting online store strictly comply with the rules established by a state, thus, in the legitimate online store you will find the following information described in details: how you can exchange or return purchased goods; which of the offered goods can not be returned and exchanged; the customer support service contacts, refund and payment policy. If you still have doubts, you can contact the customer support service for more information. By the way, this is another advantage point of determination of a legitimate website or stores, as they have Contact Us information about their call center and email address.

A few points which you can draw attention to in order to make sure that the site is not a scam:

• Check if the store is verified by Google;
• The content and photos in the online store must be original and related to the company's products and services;
• Check if the web site's links do not redirect you elsewhere to other site with different address in the address bar;
• Read and verify the web site's terms and conditions;
• Check if the company's name appears in search results of any major search engine;
• Try to find and read reviews and feedbacks from other customers about this store.

If you have gone through all these points and they satisfy you, then you can safely place your orders in such online store. For example, all these parameters suit our UKCigs.co online cigarette store. Here you can find only high-quality products, low prices, quick delivery, if you have any questions, you can contact our Customer support service.