Tag Archives: eCommerce

Q. How do I know this online company is legitimate?

Do not give your personal information or credit card information to any website that you are not sure about. Google the company name, URL and address to see if there have been complaints on online forums about the company or … Continue reading

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Q. Is PayPal safe?

PayPal the company is trustworthy However you are dealing with third parties who are sellers or buyers — and those third parties can be good or they can be a problem. There are many terms and conditions that can affect … Continue reading

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Q. I’ve been offered a job online working from home. Can I really make money working from home or filling in surveys?

Read up on employment scams so you know what to watch out for. Google “Employment Scam” http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Job_scams Google the company name to see if there are reports and forum discussion The basic rules are: Do not pay anything to someone … Continue reading

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Q. I bought something on PayPal and it was never delivered. How long do I have to make a claim?

Go here to file a PayPal dispute cms.paypal.com/cgi-bin/?cmd=_render-content&content_ID=security/buyer_protection_resolution You have 45 days to file a dispute.  Follow the instructions on the PayPal Buyer Protection pages.  Do not let the seller talk you into waiting longer than 45 days, even if … Continue reading

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