Post by Conniption Fit on Dec 9, 2005 11:34:29 GMT -5
DO
DON’T
If victimized:
Contact the Internet Crime Complaint Center at
www.ic3.gov
and file a complaint.
- Buy from reputable Web sites with recognizable names.
- Check the track record of the seller in auction or third-party sales.
- Use a reputable escrow company for payment.
- Make sure the payment page is secure: Look for a yellow lock on the bottom of the page and an “s” following the “http” on the address bar.
- Dedicate a credit card solely for internet transactions.
DON’T
- Pay by any method other that credit card.
- Buy from a seller with a poor track record.
- Buy from an online seller you’re not familiar with.
If victimized:
Contact the Internet Crime Complaint Center at
www.ic3.gov
and file a complaint.