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October 8th, 2007 at 12:05 pm

Online Shopping Safety Tips: 9 – If It Sounds Too Good To Be True…

Tip 9 in an occasional series. Keep visiting regularly for more Online Shopping Safety Tips.

… Then it is. Close your browser and walk away. In a capitalist society in which the internet fuels many fires, people are unlikely to give anything away to strangers. There is a catch, even if those offering the dream deal claim otherwise. Ask yourself: why would someone offer me this? The answer? Because they intend to get something back.

So shut down your browser, and take time to think about what you were about to do. Thorough investigation and perhaps a discussion with a friend or family member may help. If it comes to it, then you can return later and take the offer. We think the likelihood is that you’ll realize how close you were to being hoodwinked.


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