How can you tell if a shopping site such as Hot Topic is safe and legitimate?

Question

I've never shopped online before and would like to start to save time and gas, but I'm worried about becoming victim to internet scams and frauds. Is there anyway to tell if a site is safe and legitimate particularly Hot Topic or Journey's online stores? What should I becareful of when shopping online for the first time? Thanx in advance!

Answer 1

If you google the store name, the real official site will usually come up as a sponsored site.

Just a heads-up, when you buy things online, there is a shipping cost as well, so I'm not sure you're really going to be saving that much. However, the environment thanks you for being gas friendly! :)

Answer 2

Well since Hot Topic and Journeys are actual stores you shouldnt have a problem with them