Friday, September 30, 2011

Online shopping safety

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Once you have decided where you want to make your purchase, go through that Web site and search for define warranties, refunds, return policy, legal notices and privacy policy.

Guarantees, if provided, will tell you what is covered and for some time. It will also tell you who to contact if you need a replacement, a refund or a repair.

Make sure to read the refund and return policy. The website will offer a refund the item can be returned to a retail outlet, there will be a restocking fee

Legal notices posted on the website will determine where legal proceedings take place. Assuming that you're shopping in the United States, you may need to travel to pursue a complaint. If you are outside of the United States shopping, you need to know who you are shopping with.

A privacy statement may surprise you. Read it carefully. Many companies feel free to sell your personal information or add you to multiple email lists. Using their Web site, you grant them permission to hand out your e-mail address and possibly your physical address and phone number.

Using a credit card online is relatively safe. All transactions are protected by the Fair Credit Billing Act. If you used your credit card without authorisation are you generally only liable for the first $ 50, and sometimes less.

The Internet is also subject to the Federal Mail/telephone order Merchandise rule, which companies to send your order within 30 days or notify you of the delay.

When you are making a purchase, try to limit the amount of personal information you give out. Never reveal your passwords. And finally, make sure you keep a paper trail. The sellers contact print

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