E-commerce portal such as Myntra and Jabong are embracing mobile application to help their consumer to save time and money with the features like digital wallet and regular seasons sale.Regular sales and push notifications force consumers to take impulsive decisions and overspend.
Do make a shopping list
Take inventory and make a list of what you need. Shopping lists can deter impulse purchases by keeping specific merchandise top-of-mind. Most retailer apps make it easy to view and edit lists on your device.
Do shop smart with your smart phone or tablet
These devices make it easy to shop on the go, redeem coupons and compare prices in stores. But you could be putting your personal information at risk if you aren’t careful.And if you use your smart phone or tablet to shop online, click "no" when asked whether you want a site to remember your password. Otherwise, if anyone gets your phone, he’ll have easy access to your accounts.
Do check your credit-card bill
If you are the one who do lot of online shopping , review your credit card accounts regularly to make sure there aren't any unauthorized purchases.Try to do online purchases, so that you are aware about any unauthorized purchase.
Don't enable notification
Regular push notifications or alerts that pop up on your phone not only messages they will drop an emails tend to catch people," tempt them to spend money on things they dont want sometime.You can fix this issue by turning off notifications in the app.
Don't keep the payment information on the file
Although storing shipping and billing information speeds up the checkout process, it can also smooth the way for unnecassary purchases. Researchers have found that compared with cash, digital payment methods make shoppers feel detached from their money - and more likely to spend.
Don't trust every deal you see on social networking sites
Shopping sites can be smart ways to stay on top of deals. But note that the URLs on sites (Facebook or Twitter) are often shortened, so you won't know whether you're landing on a legitimate retailer's site by clicking the link.
Don't fall for sale
If a Web site or individual offers a deal that's too good to be true, demands a direct transfer of funds and won't accept credit cards, it's probably a scam. This sort of offer often appears in unsolicited e-mails.