Things You'll Need:
- Internet Access
- Computers
- Anti-spam Softwares
- Anti-virus Softwares
- Blocking Software
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Step 1
Buy from the companies you know and trust.
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Step 2
Use the Internet to research a company's history. You can find a lot of information on the corporate Web site.
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Step 3
Check epinions.com for ratings and reviews by other consumers before you buy.
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Step 4
Guard your personal information. Give your credit card number only if you are making a purchase, never to verify your identity.
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Step 5
Refuse to give out your Social Security number unless you are applying for credit or employment.
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Step 6
Pay by credit card. You can dispute charges through the credit card issuer if you have problems later.
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Step 7
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.
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Step 8
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.
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Step 9
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.











Comments
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Look for the site's statement on confidentiality and icons of services to which it subscribes to protect you. Check those out before giving information.