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Whether you’ve been shopping online for years or you’re a relative newbie, making transactions on the Web can be an intimidating experience. By learning what to look for and what to avoid, you’ll become more secure online, so you can enjoy the convenience without the risks.

These resources will keep you up to date on the latest security threats, provide a wealth of background information, and even give you some VeriSign tools that make transacting more securely a breeze. You’ll be an expert in no time.

All the Ways You're Covered—Discover all the ways that VeriSign protects you online.
How to Tell If a Site Is Secure—Ever wondered how to tell if a site is secure?
Tools—Open up the toolbox to verify a site’s security, test your knowledge, and more.

84% of Americans are concerned that they could become victims of identity theft.

**"VeriSign Secured® Research," TNS, August 2006. This study was sponsored by VeriSign and included online shoppers at least 18 years old. U.S. respondents were recruited from the TNS NFO Panel.

Use this tool to quickly find out if your favorite e-commerce, banking, or other Web sites have been issued VeriSign (EV) SSL Certificates. Just enter the Web address and click "verify."

Note: Verify Before You Buy is currently limited to generic top-level domain VeriSign EV SSL Certificates. If the URL that you're investigating has a country code top-level domain, such as .co.uk or .de, you should use alternate means of evaluating the security of the Web site. Learn more >>