Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Things You’ll Need:
- Internet Access
- Computers
- Anti-spam Softwares
- Anti-virus Softwares
- Blocking Software
Step1
Buy from the companies you know and trust.
Step2
Use the Internet to research a company's history. You can find a lot of information on the corporate Web site.
Step3
Check epinions.com for ratings and reviews by other consumers before you buy.
Step4
Guard your personal information. Give your credit card number only if you are making a purchase, never to verify your identity.
Step5
Refuse to give out your Social Security number unless you are applying for credit or employment.
Step6
Pay by credit card. You can dispute charges through the credit card issuer if you have problems later.
Step7
Be aware that there are differences between sales by an individual and sales by a business. Your legal rights may differ based on whether the seller is an individual or a business. You may have difficulty pursuing your complaint against an individual if the merchandise was misrepresented, broken (defective) or never delivered.
Step8
Avoid judging reliability by how nice or polished a Web site seems. It is relatively easy and inexpensive for anyone to create, register and promote a Web site.
Step9
Avoid downloading programs just to see pictures, listen to music or get access to other features from Web sites with which you are unfamiliar. You could end up downloading a computer virus that wipes out your computer files.
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