Digital commerce is the selling and buying of things online. Products can be sold online through websites or apps. Digital commerce has its pros and cons. Some pros are that it is easy to use, it is convenient, and there is a larger selection of items. Some cons are that you could get scammed or hacked, and even get your private information stolen.
It is quite easy to use since you can just go to the website or app and purchase items from there. You can browse all sorts of products anywhere at any time so it is also very convenient.
Usually it is private and the only information they take is your purchases. But, if you login into the website, it would also keep your email and other login details. Still, there are many other scenarios that could happen. For example, a hacker could hack into the website and steal your private information. Then, they could find out what you used to purchase items, and potentially use it.
Websites can both keep your information and sell it. Some websites are secure and keep all of your information safe. But other websites could sell your information or it could also be hacked, especially if the website isn’t trustworthy. This could get your financial and personal information stolen.
It is possible to buy products from other countries, even if it is illegal where you live. Purchasing products from other countries can be both good and bad. On one hand, you could purchase products that are unavailable in your country. But on the other hand, some of those products could be illegal in certain places. Illegal software, video games, music, and other illegal downloads can also be purchased. These could install a virus onto your device and take control of it. Being able to purchase products from other countries is both good and bad.
When buying things online, it is also possible that you could get scammed. The website could take your money and not send you the product. Even worse, the website could steal your credit card and even your identity.
- Consider this scenario: ‘Josie’ sees a Wii Switch online for $20. She knows that is too cheap.
- What should she do?
A Wii Switch for only $20 is definitely too good to be true. To prevent herself from being scammed, hacked, or getting her financial and personal information stolen, she shouldn’t buy it.
The best way to be good digital citizens is to be careful online and respecting others online. The best way to be effective consumers is to be careful about the websites you purchase from and to check if it is real before you make a purchase. It is also a good idea to be cautious about any information you enter into websites or put online.