🔒 YOUR SECURITY IS OUR PRIORITY

Shop with Confidence

Your complete guide to safely purchasing ieGeek security cameras and baby monitors from trusted retailers.

📋 Our Commitment

iegeek.co.uk is an independent information and comparison website. We help you choose the best ieGeek products (security cameras, solar cameras, baby monitors, video doorbells) and direct you to trusted retailers for your purchases.

When you click on a purchase link on our site, you are redirected to a partner retail website. This page guides you on how to make your purchases safely and recognise the signs of a secure payment.

✅ Recommended Trusted Retailers

We exclusively recommend retailers recognised for their reliability and buyer protection:

💡 Tip from iegeek.co.uk: All links on our site lead to verified retailers. However, we encourage you to always check the security signs described below before completing your purchase.

🔐 Recognising a Secure Payment

Essential visual signs

Before entering your payment details, systematically check these elements:

Element to check What you should see
🔒 Padlock in the address bar A closed padlock indicates an encrypted connection
🌐 HTTPS URL The address must begin with https:// (not http://)
✅ Correct domain name Check the exact spelling of the retail website
💳 Recognised payment logos Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, Stripe, etc.

🛡️ Protection Technologies

SSL/TLS Protocol

The SSL (Secure Socket Layer) and TLS (Transport Layer Security) protocols create an encrypted communication channel between your browser and the retail website. All data exchanged is therefore protected.

How it works:

  1. Authentication: Your browser verifies the website’s identity
  2. Encryption: An algorithm encrypts all transmitted data
  3. Protection: Information is unreadable if intercepted

3D Secure Authentication

3D Secure (also known as “Verified by Visa” or “Mastercard SecureCode”) adds a verification step during payment. After entering your card details, you confirm your identity with your bank.

⚠️ Warning Signs to Watch For

Be cautious if you notice any of these signs:

❌ Website without HTTPS or crossed-out/missing padlock
❌ Abnormally low prices (too good to be true)
❌ Numerous spelling errors on the website
❌ No contact information (address, phone number)
❌ Payment only by bank transfer
❌ URL slightly different from official website (typosquatting)

💡 Our tip: When in doubt, abandon the purchase. It’s better to miss a deal than to risk becoming a fraud victim.

🛒 Safe Shopping Best Practices

Before purchasing

  • ✅ Compare prices across several trusted retailers
  • ✅ Read customer reviews (prioritise verified reviews)
  • ✅ Check the returns and warranty policy
  • ✅ Review the terms and conditions
  • ✅ Ensure the product meets your requirements

During payment

  • ✅ Check for the padlock and HTTPS URL
  • ✅ Don’t save your card details on infrequently visited sites
  • ✅ Prefer payment methods with buyer protection (PayPal, credit card)
  • ✅ Complete the 3D Secure authentication requested by your bank
  • ✅ Keep the order summary and confirmation email

After purchasing

  • ✅ Check your bank statement in the following days
  • ✅ Keep all receipts (invoice, tracking, emails)
  • ✅ Test your product upon receipt to report any defects promptly
  • ✅ Register your warranty with the manufacturer if required

⚖️ Your Consumer Rights

In the UK, you benefit from important legal protections:

Right Details
📦 Cancellation right 14 days to return a product bought online without giving a reason (Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013)
🛡️ Consumer Rights Act Products must be of satisfactory quality, fit for purpose, and as described
💰 Chargeback protection Section 75 protection for credit card purchases over £100
📝 Right to clear information Sellers must clearly display price, delivery costs, and terms

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Check several elements: presence of HTTPS and padlock, complete company information (company name, address, contact details), customer reviews on independent platforms, clearly displayed returns policy, and secure payment methods (credit card, PayPal).
On websites using PCI-DSS certified payment providers (Stripe, PayPal, etc.), your card details are never stored by the retailer. They are processed exclusively by the payment provider in a highly secure environment.
Possible causes: card limit reached, failed 3D Secure authentication, expired or blocked card. Contact your bank to identify the problem or try a different payment method.
Contact your bank immediately to block your card. Also report the incident to the retail website concerned. Your bank is obliged to refund you in cases of proven fraud.
This is the 3D Secure system, mandatory since the European PSD2 directive (which the UK has retained post-Brexit). It ensures that only the legitimate cardholder can make the payment, significantly reducing fraud risk.
Yes. We only select trusted retailers (major marketplaces, official ieGeek website, authorised dealers). However, we always recommend checking the security signs before completing your purchase.

🆘 If Something Goes Wrong

Incomplete transaction: If an amount appears on your account without order confirmation, it’s usually a pre-authorisation that will be cancelled within 48-72 hours.

Suspected fraud:

  1. Block your card immediately with your bank
  2. Report the fraud to Action Fraud (actionfraud.police.uk)
  3. Keep all evidence (emails, screenshots)

Dispute with a seller: Contact the retailer’s customer service first. If unsuccessful, you can contact Citizens Advice or use the chargeback process with your bank.

📞 Contact

For any questions about shopping security or recommended retailers:

📧 Email: contact@iegeek.co.uk
🌐 Website: www.iegeek.co.uk

iegeek.co.uk is an independent information website. We do not process any payments directly.
For questions about a specific order, please contact the relevant retailer directly.

Last updated: January 2026

iegeek.co.uk is committed to directing you to reliable retailers for purchasing your ieGeek security cameras, baby monitors, and video doorbells. This page is regularly updated to reflect best practices in online shopping security.