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Safe online shopping lesson

Learn to spot fake websites and shop online safely

Get a patient, one-on-one lesson on a Google Meet video call: check whether a website is legit, spot fake deals and scam texts, pay the safer way, and handle returns and tracking. Not satisfied? Your follow-up hour is on us.

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🇺🇸U.S.-based help · Every day, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET, by appointment

Book your Safe Online Shopping Lesson

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Session details

Where
Google Meet video call
Share your screen, or use a second device
When
Daily, 7 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
By appointment, any day of the week
Price
$59 fixed price
Up to 45 minutes, one-on-one
Guarantee
Not satisfied? Extra hour on us
A complimentary follow-up hour

What you’ll learn in your shopping lesson

Pick what you want to feel safer about. Don’t see it? Tell us in the request form.

Tell us what you want to learn

Checking if a website is legit

Learn quick checks for any store: the web address, contact details, reviews elsewhere, and the return policy.

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$59 · Not satisfied? Extra hour on us

Spotting fake stores and too-good deals

Recognize copycat sites, huge discounts, and countdown timers designed to rush you.

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$59 · Not satisfied? Extra hour on us

Amazon and delivery scam texts and emails

Spot fake “your order has a problem” and “missed delivery” messages before you tap anything. For scam emails in general, see our email lesson.

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$59 · Not satisfied? Extra hour on us

Safer ways to pay

Learn why a credit card, PayPal, or Apple Pay is safer than a debit card, and why gift cards and wire transfers are a red flag.

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$59 · Not satisfied? Extra hour on us

Reading reviews and seller ratings

Tell real reviews from fake ones, and check seller ratings on Amazon, eBay, and Etsy.

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$59 · Not satisfied? Extra hour on us

Returns and refund policies

Find and understand a store’s return policy before you buy, so returns aren’t a surprise.

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$59 · Not satisfied? Extra hour on us

Tracking a package and your confirmation

Find your order confirmation, track a package, and know which delivery messages are real.

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$59 · Not satisfied? Extra hour on us

Protecting your shopping accounts

Use strong passwords and two-step codes on Amazon and other accounts, typed in by you.

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$59 · Not satisfied? Extra hour on us

Tell us what you want to learn

How a safe shopping lesson works

Three steps from unsure to shopping online with confidence.

  1. What’s going on?

    I found a great deal but I’m not sure the site is real…
    Continue

    Step 1

    Tell us what you want to learn

    Describe it in your own words. You don’t need the technical name for anything about shopping online.

  2. Pick a time

    Eastern

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    Step 2

    Confirm and book

    We confirm the topic before payment. Then you choose an appointment between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. Eastern, any day of the week.

  3. You
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    Checked together

    Step 3

    Learn it together

    You do each step on your own device on Google Meet while we explain, then you get a short written recap.

Your device, your passwords

You do every step on your own device. We never ask for your passwords or take control of your screen.

  • You stay in control

    You do every step on your own device and approve every setting and account change.

  • Your information stays private

    We never ask for passwords, PINs, codes, payment details, health information, or banking details.

  • Plain language, at your pace

    No jargon and no rushing. We repeat steps as often as you like and write down the important ones.

Safe shopping lesson for $59

One fixed price for up to 45 minutes of one-on-one help, with a short written recap afterward.

🇺🇸U.S.-based help · Every day, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET, by appointment

Safe Online Shopping Lesson

$59

Up to 45 minutes

For learning to check stores, spot scams, and pay safely before you shop.

  • Up to 45 minutes on a Google Meet video call
  • One-on-one, plain-language explanations
  • Practice on your own device
  • A short written recap
  • Not satisfied? A complimentary extra hour
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Our guarantee

Not satisfied? Extra hour on us

If you’re not satisfied with your lesson, tell us and we’ll schedule a complimentary follow-up hour to keep working on it with you.

Is a safe shopping lesson right for you?

A lesson works when your device turns on and you can sign in to your accounts. Here’s what we need, and what a lesson doesn’t cover.

Lessons for any age, including parents and grandparents

We go at your pace, use plain language, and repeat steps as often as you like. Many of our learners are seniors who want one-on-one tech help at home instead of a class. A family member can book the lesson, as long as the learner is there and agrees to it, and everyone gets a short written recap.

A good fit

Remote help works when all three are true.

  • Your device turns on and you can use it

    A phone, tablet, or computer you can unlock and use during the lesson.

  • You can sign in to your own accounts

    You type your own passwords. We never ask for them.

  • You can join a video call

    On the same device, or on a second one so we can see your screen.

Not covered remotely

These need a different kind of help first.

  • Setting up a new device
  • Fixing something that stopped working
  • Account or password recovery
  • Entering your information for you
  • Medical, legal, or financial advice
  • Recovering money lost to a scam
  • Placing orders for you

Safe online shopping FAQs

Straight answers about the topic, how lessons work, and what happens if it doesn’t click.

Still have a question? Send a request

How can I tell if a website is legit?

Check the web address closely, look for real contact details and a clear return policy, and search for reviews on other sites. We practice on real examples together.

Is this Amazon text real?

Real Amazon messages don’t ask you to tap a link to fix a payment or confirm details. When in doubt, open the Amazon app yourself instead of the link. We show you how to check.

What’s the safest way to pay online?

A credit card or a service like PayPal or Apple Pay gives you the most protection. Never pay with gift cards, wire transfers, or payment apps to a stranger.

Will you place an order for me?

No. You stay in control of your account, payment details, and every purchase decision.

What if I already lost money to a scam?

Contact your bank or card company right away and report it through official channels. This lesson is about preventing scams, not recovering money.

How does the lesson work?

We meet on a Google Meet video call, any day between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. Eastern, by appointment. You share your screen or point a second device’s camera at it, and you do every step yourself while we explain. You get a short written recap afterward.

Can I book a lesson for a parent or grandparent?

Yes. You can send the request for them. They need to be on the call and type their own passwords, and you’re welcome to join.

What if the lesson doesn’t click for me?

Tell us. If you’re not satisfied, we’ll schedule a complimentary follow-up hour to keep working on it with you.

Still have a question? Send a request

Not satisfied? Extra hour on us

Shop online with confidence

Pick a time any day between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. Eastern. Not satisfied? Your follow-up hour is on us.

Book now · $59See what’s included

🇺🇸U.S.-based help · Every day, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET, by appointment