Don't Be An E-Crime Victim
September, 1999
• Pay with plastic. Major credit cards guarantee a refund if you can prove you have been ripped off online.• If you can't use your credit card, avoid sending cash, money orders or checks. Instead, use an online escrow service such as iEscrow or Tradesafe.For a minimal fee, they'll hold your money until you've confirmed you're satisfied with the sale.• Use common sense in online auctions. Pay attention to the sellers' histories, read each site's safety guidelines and tips, and correspond with exp...
