The red flags to look out for when shopping online

Irish people are amongst Europe's biggest spenders online but not all of us have great experiences

Products and services with authentic consumer reviews are more likely to have a mix of consumer feedback across the ratings scale.

Last year, 89% of the population bought goods online. In the EU, only the Netherlands and Denmark had a higher proportion of internet shoppers — 92% and 90% respectively.

Not all of us have great experiences when we shop online, however.