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Are The Terms of the Sale Clearly
Disclosed?
Are the terms and
conditions of the sale clearly stated, including product
availability/shipping information, prices and customer costs,
return or refund policy, and warranties and guarantees? Does the
merchant provide an opportunity to review and approve the
transaction, prior to its completion? Is the consumer provided
the option to receive a confirmation of the transaction after
it's been completed?
Tools to Verify Website Contact
Information
Does the online merchant disclose specific contact information
about the business, including a street address, telephone
number, fax number and name of an individual to contact?
About Privacy and Security
Statements for Consumers
Is there an easy-to-find, easy-to-understand privacy policy?
Does the policy advise customers of choices regarding the
business' collection, use and disclosure of personal
information?
Popular Internet frauds and scams
Are the advertising claims on the site truthful, and can they be
substantiated? Are there "get rich quick" claims that seem too
good to be true? Are there outlandish "miracle cure" or other
health claims? Are price claims believable? Does the online
advertiser misuse hyperlinks to create the false impression of
affiliation or endorsement?
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