Consumer Scams - do your homework
by rd @ 12:10 pm post a comment »
The Internet can be a deceit-filled cauldron for on-line consumers. Though there are plenty of reputable and reliable e-tailers and manufacturers on the net, don’t ignore that little voice in your head when it questions the veracity of a product’s claims. One should always do a little research before leaping to buy that newfangled thingamajig.
Here’s a list of some sites to help you do your detective work:
- bbb.org - the old standby still gets the job done. very good with local research.
- complaints.com - not always loaded with info but easy to use and you can strike gold.
- ripoffreport.com - has a very ‘America’s Most Wanted’ feel about it, if you go for that kind of thing.
- peoples-law.info - consumer law site will help you get after ‘em.
- consumerwebwatch.org - the folks at Consumer Reports take on web scams.
- consumerfraudreporting.org - ad-supported site that can aid you in everything from locating your local FBI office, to helping you avoid getting scammed by a psychic.
Also, there’s no trusting those those internet suffixes anymore. The .org, net, info, etc designation does NOT necessarily indicate non-profit status. Plenty of sites are misrepresenting themselves for fun and profit. Be careful out there.
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