Resources To Avoid Internet Scams In Oklahoma -

Details for Resources To Avoid Internet Scams In Oklahoma

ID:	1641
Author:	cblastoyout
Title:	Resources To Avoid Internet Scams In Oklahoma
Article:	When an online offer seems too good to be true, it probably isn't true. It could just be a scam. Oklahoma's Attorney General, Drew Edmonson warned Oklahoma residents to protect their money online throughout the holiday season as well as throughout the year. The Internet is an easy resource for those wanting to scam people out of money. Attorney General Drew Edmonson had several tips to help those who want to shop online safely. One tip is to only do business with companies that are reputable. Your credit card number and other personal information are important resources that Internet scammers can use to harm you. Keep those away from websites and people online who you do not trust. Make sure you are also aware of the company's privacy policy. Are people other than that company going to be able to get access to your personal resources like your credit card information or your home address? When buying items online, it is also important that you have a physical address and phone number for the seller. These resources will allow you to contact the seller should any problems arise. If you can't get at least some contact information for the seller, you will probably want to look into purchasing the item or items using other resources. This might mean going to another website or even another buyer on the same web site. It might even mean purchasing the items in person. When purchasing items online, Edmonson also suggests that you make sure you are using a secure browser. Even if you are shopping on a website where you trust the company, making sure others cannot hack into your information is important in protecting scammers from getting your personal information. To make sure you have a secure browser, look at the web site address. Instead of the typical http, it should start with https. Another great resource is making sure you use only one credit card for all online purchases. Also saving and/or printing out all receipts and confirmations can be an important thing for any online shopper. The use of only one credit card is important, because it means that if something should happen to this credit card information, the damage can be minimized, and the person only has to worry about cancelling one credit card or informing one company of the possible problem. Saving receipts and confirmations can be important in showing that you did pay for the item and that there was a confirmation of payment for it. If you do not receive the item or items, this is legal proof of the purchase. A final resource you need to understand for a more secure online shopping experience is the company's return policy. Can the item be returned or replaced if it is not what you ordered or if it is not in acceptable condition? Do they have an "as is" policy? If there is no return or replacement policy, you might want to look into purchasing the item somewhere where you can feel more security in your purchase. About the author of this article: chris blastoyout reports on issues affecting homeowners for oklahoma city water damage restoration and oklahoma city flood damage cleanup
Category:	Society
Date:	December 20, 2008 12:03:01 PM

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