Online shopping can save time, money and effort, but many people worry about scams, fake websites and sharing their card details online. This practical workshop will show you how to shop online with confidence and stay safer while doing it. You'll learn how online payments work, how to recognise trusted websites, and the simple checks that can help protect you from scams. We'll explore popular shopping platforms, including Temu and Shein, and discuss how to spot genuine bargains, avoid common traps, and make informed purchasing decisions. We'll also explain Buy Now, Pay Later services such as Afterpay, how they work, their benefits and potential risks, and the important things to consider before using them. Leave with the knowledge and confidence to shop online, pay securely, recognise warning signs, and make smarter choices when buying online.

DELIVERY MODE

Face to face

COURSE OUTLINE

• The worry that holds us back: why online shopping feels risky, and why it needn't
• Paying safely: how your card details are protected, and the simple signs of a trustworthy website
• Cut-price sites, with care: shopping sensibly on overseas sites like Temu and Shein, and spotting the traps
• Spot the scam: the warning signs of a dodgy deal or a fake shop, practised together as a game
• "Buy now, pay later" explained: what Afterpay really is, how it works, and what it can cost
• Before you ever use it: the important cautions, and where to get free help if money gets tight
• Practice and questions: try the safety checks yourself, with help right beside you

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

• Recognise the signs of a secure, trustworthy website before entering their card
• Understand how their card details are protected when they pay online
• Shop more carefully on overseas sites like Temu, Shein and Amazon
• Identify the common warning signs of a scam or a too-good-to-be-true deal
• Explain in simple terms what "buy now, pay later" (Afterpay) is and how it works
• Understand the real costs and risks of buy-now-pay-later, and know where to get free help if needed
• Feel confident shopping and paying online, with less fear and more control