Why You Need to Blog and use RSS Feeds!

Written by Craig Desorcy


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Avoiding Fraud Through Safe Shopping

Written by Jeff Mueller


Avoiding Fraud Through Safe Shopping

Online fraud is an increasing problem that can be avoided. Every year more and more people shop online, and every year seems to bring more ways to trick unsuspecting buyers. This report was written to help protect you as a consumer.

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Reviewrepparttar 108690 store’s privacy policy. You want to know that your information is being handled responsibly before giving it to anyone.

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Credit or charge cards arerepparttar 108693 ideal way to pay online. If you pay by credit or charge card online, your transaction is protected byrepparttar 108694 Fair Credit Billing Act. Under this law, you haverepparttar 108695 right to dispute charges under certain circumstances and temporarily withhold payment whilerepparttar 108696 creditor is investigatingrepparttar 108697 disputed charges. Inrepparttar 108698 event of unauthorized use of your credit or charge card, you generally would only be held liable for $50 worth ofrepparttar 108699 charges.

Some credit companies even offer an online shopping guarantee that ensures you will not be held responsible for any unauthorized charges made online, and some may provide additional warranty, return and/or purchase protection benefits.

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