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Buying Online When you are shopping online, here are some things to consider, BEFORE you buy: First, know your consumer rights, and beware of all the common scams and complications of an online purchase. Then as you shop remember to:
If you sometimes catch yourself sitting at your computer, surfing the net and looking for something cool to buy, strive to remain on the safe side of the online consumer world.
• Check the online/protection and security assurances the company offers.
• Comparison shop on the web for the product. You may find it sold for a lower price or with lower shipping and handling fees.
• Know the full business mailing address.
• Be familiar with website security. When a website is secure, a padlock with a closed lock will show up at the bottom of the screen or a little window will pop up saying that the website is secure. When you are filling out forms online, the padlock might show up again and/or the web address will read “https.”