, ask for its physical location in order to check its reliability with consumer agencies (i.e. The BBB).
· Determine the company's refund and return policy before you place an order.
· Never give out your Internet password. When creating a password avoid using established numbers, such as your house number, birth date, telephone number or Social Security number. If you are asked to create a new account, never use the same password you use for other accounts.
· Be cautious if you are asked to provide personal information (i.e. Social Security number or bank account information).
· Look at the "address" of the site, the URL ensures that you are dealing with the right company. It is good to print out a copy of your order and confirmation number for your records.
· Know your rights. The same laws that protect you when you shop by phone or mail apply when you shop online. Under the law, a company must ship your order within the time stated in its ads. If no time is promised, the company should ship your order within 30 da
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