shopping on the internet

Sandy Gilmore, Auburn Hills Public Library

SHOPPING ON THE INTERNET

Price Comparison Services: Yahoo Shopping

Price Comparison Services: Google (Froogle)

Price Comparison Services: Shopzilla

Price Comparison Services: NexTag

Price Comparison Services: PriceGrabber.com

Browsing Categories in PriceGrabber

Price Comparison Services: Addall (books)

Price Comparison Services: Edmunds (cars)

Price Comparison Services: Kayak(travel)

Price Comparison Services: Bing

Bing Travel

Discountmore.com Compare 25 Comparison Shopping Websites

The FIND!

BLOGS

Popshopology.com – O.C. Editor’s Choice

My Pick: ShoppingBlog.com

My Pick: RetailMeNot (for coupon codes)

1ST PLACE Blogger’s Choice Awards: Shopping

2ND PLACE Bloggers Choice

Swap website: Swap @ Home

Swap Website: Itamos (home exchange)

Craigslist recommendations for avoiding online shopping scams:

DEAL LOCALLY WITH FOLKS YOU CAN MEET IN PERSON.

NEVER WIRE FUNDS VIA WESTERN UNION, MONEYGRAM or any other wire service.

FAKE CASHIER CHECKS & MONEY ORDERS ARE COMMON.

CRAIGSLIST IS NOT INVOLVED IN ANY TRANSACTION.

NEVER GIVE OUT FINANCIAL INFORMATION.

AVOID DEALS INVOLVING SHIPPING OR ESCROW SERVICES.

Craigslist

Oodle Classifieds

Oodle: Detroit

eBay’s Classifieds: Kijiji

Kijiji Detroit

eBay

EBAY Recommendations for security:

Don’t assume the ‘official’ looking logo is realDon’t ever give personal informationIf you receive an email from eBay and don’t

think it’s legit sign into eBay and check “my messages”forward it to spoof@ebay.com

Use different passwords on different accounts, using letters and numbers and never include personal information in a password

Treat your email as personal information

eBay’s Security & Resolution Center

eBay’s recommendations for a ‘good’ buy

Always read the details (box)Review a seller’s feedbackUse paypal to keep your financial information

hidden from sellersDo not accept “out of eBay” offersDo not accept second chance offers unless the

email offer is in your “my messages account”Wire transfers are same as sending cashAsk the seller a question using the link on the

page, not the seller’s email address.eBay offers approved escrow services if

needed.

Bidding

Paying

Review Your Purchase

Feedback

AuctionSHARK

Paypal

Paymate

Who should I notify about fraud or scam attempts?

FTC toll free hotline: 877-FTC-HELP (877-382-4357)

Federal Trade Commission website- www.ftc.gov

Internet Fraud Complaint Center: www.ic3.gov

Software Piracy: www.siia.net/piracy/report.asp

Non-emergency number for your local police department.