How to shop online without being cheated

Try to buy more people on the Internet, online shopping disputes, such as the problem also slowly more, such as the network of the burner into Oolong tea, the network sold MP3 Walkman, the result is a null; in the network for the concert publicity, consumers buy tickets to the scene but only vendors, even appear posing as internet banking sites, Fraud accounts and passwords and other disputes, so many people on the Internet transactions File.

Professionals to remind consumers, in the face of E-commerce trends, in addition to understanding legal rights, but also should master a network of consumer protection skills, to enjoy the digital new era of shopping convenience. This article is a reference to the U.S. National Consumer Alliance Network Fraud Watch program to provide basic Internet access and the Federal Exchange Commission security online shopping guidelines, with 10 of common network e-mail fraud and real case experience, to provide consumers with 10 peace of mind online shopping suggestions:

One, as far as possible with the real world reputable companies set up electronic stores, or with the network of reputable electronic stores in the world of transactions.

To avoid transactions with an electronic store that does not provide sufficient identification and confirmation of identity information (registration name, name, address, telephone number). If you are unfamiliar with the shop, you may request to provide a record or a brief introduction of the paper, in line with telephone inquiries and other means of further understanding; These documents have the basic information of the electronic stores for future processing of disputes.

Third, not simply from the design of the Web site is beautiful or fashionable or not to judge its reliability, and do not rely solely on the Web page store name to judge its authenticity. You should first confirm that the consistency Resource Locator (URT, commonly called URLs) is correct to avoid entering the wrong electronics store.

To the local consumer groups to check the past transaction records of electronic stores, or to the self-regulatory organization of E-commerce inquiries have been certified electronic stores.

In the case of electronic stores or internet advertising, if the price gap is too wide or unreasonable, be careful to verify that you must not purchase rashly. First understand the electronic store return and replacement principle and the total amount paid (including the prevention of freight and taxes, etc.), and then decide to place an order.

Consumers in the network transactions, should print out the transaction content and confirm the number of orders or put them into the computer, and properly save the transaction related records.

In the Electronic bulletin Board (BBS) and the News Forum (newsgroup) on the network of many individuals to advertise the goods, should carefully distinguish between personal trading or commercial transactions, to avoid the enjoyment of rights can not be protected.

Eight, after the other is a legitimate company, when it is really necessary, only to provide credit card numbers and bank accounts and other personal data, and avoid the input and the transaction is clearly irrelevant information.

Take extra care with information on the Internet or through e-mail as a friend to solicit investment money plans, or to get rich quickly: do not be credulous of free gifts or the award-winning notice to pay any fees.

Parents should care for and accompany children in online shopping activities to prevent children from being cheated or to do business beyond their means, and to avoid children's exposure to commodities that affect their physical and mental health.