shopping on the internet
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This presentation will show a variety of websites available for consumers. Use shopping comparison websites to your advantage when researching products to purchase - whether online or in the store. Learn how to avoid scams and be safe shopping online.TRANSCRIPT
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 [email protected]
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.