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Tips to Avoid Internet Fraud from FBI Avoiding Non-Delivery of Merchandise
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Tags: FBI, telemarketers, fraud, steal, cheat, telemarketing fraud, white collar crime, internet, web fraud
Don't get ripped off from the internet. The FBI has some ideas on Avoiding Non-Delivery of Merchandise
| | Make sure you are purchasing merchandise from a reputable source. |
| | Do your homework on the individual or company to ensure that they are legitimate. |
| | Try to obtain a physical address rather than merely a post office box and a phone number, call the seller to see if the number is correct and working. |
| | Send them e-mail to see if they have an active e-mail address and be wary of sellers who use free e-mail services where a credit card wasn’t required to open the account. |
| | Consider not purchasing from sellers who won't provide you with this type of information. |
| | Check with the Better Business Bureau from the seller’s area. |
| | Check out other web sites regarding this person/company. |
| | Don’t judge a person/company by their web site. |
| | Be cautious when responding to special offers (especially through unsolicited e-mail). |
| | Be cautious when dealing with individuals/companies from outside your own country. |
| | Inquire about returns and warranties. |
| | The safest way to purchase items via the Internet is by credit card because you can often dispute the charges if something is wrong. |
| | Make sure the transaction is secure when you electronically send your credit card numbers. |
| | Consider utilizing an escrow or alternate payment service. |
Lister:
rick
Source:
fbi
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