Great deals can be found by shopping on-line, but the old adage of buyer beware is still important when using this modern form of commerce.

Some very basic advice will help ensure you’re happy with your purchase and you don’t fall victim to those who use the Internet to exploit new on-line shoppers. To protect yourself while shopping on-line, try to...
• Shop from trusted retailers – Most major retail stores have their products on-line. By shopping with large nationally known companies, you’re less likely to have problems if you need to return an item.
• Use caution if you don’t know the retailer - If you’re unfamiliar with a retailer, look for contact information and sales, returns, and privacy policies. If any of this information is missing, it raises red flags about an on-line retailer’s credibility.
• Don’t buy things through unsolicited e-mail - Often these e-mails have offers on popular products that seem too good to be true. Unfortunately that’s usually the case.
• Keep records - Print and save all the confirmation pages from your purchases. You never know if you’ll need them.
• Use the right credit card – It’s a good idea to use a credit card with an anti-fraud program for your on-line purchases.
• Monitor your accounts – When you make an on-line purchase, use your bank or credit card company’s web site to monitor purchases. This will allow you to see if the correct account activity has occurred.

If you need more information about safely shopping on-line, contact HunTel.net’s technical support team at 533-5777 (Washington County and Omaha) or 1-888-491-9115 (toll-free). You can also send an e-mail to techsupport@huntel.net.
 

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