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    The document provides tips to protect buyers and sellers from internet auction fraud. It advises buyers to carefully identify sellers, check feedback ratings, research items, and establish a maximum bid. Buyers should pay with credit cards for protection. Sellers should accurately describe items, respond to buyer questions, contact high bidders, and promptly ship items after payment. The document also provides contact information for consumer protection agencies to report fraud or get more information.

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    Protecting Yourself Against Internet Auction Fraud

    Protect Yourself Against Internet Auction Fraud

    Internet auctions have become a hot trend for everyone from collectors to trinket sellers.
    While their popularity continues to grow among
    both buyers and sellers, it’s important to fully
    understand how Internet auctions work, the
    different auctions available, and how to
    participate without getting ripped off.
    Increased popularity brings increased numbers
    of complaints from consumers about products
    that are delivered late or not at all, and products
    that aren’t what was promised and expected.
    To help make your next Internet auction
    transaction run as smooth as possible the
    Attorney General, in conjunction with the
    Federal Trade Commission, offers the following
    tips:
    For Buyers For sellers
    ● Identify the seller and check the seller’s ● Provide an accurate description of the item
    feedback rating. you’re selling, including all terms of the sale
    ● Do your homework. Be sure you understand and who will pay shipping costs.
    what you’re bidding on, its relative value, ● Respond quickly to any questions bidders
    and all terms and conditions of the sale. This raise during an auction.
    includes the seller’s return policies and who ● Contact the high bidder as soon as possible
    pays for shipping. after the auction closes to confirm details of
    ● Establish your top price and stick to it. the sale.
    ● Evaluate your payment options. If possible, ● Ship the merchandise as soon as you receive
    pay with a credit card to ensure the most payment.
    protection if something goes wrong. If the
    seller doesn’t accept credit cards, consider
    using an escrow service.

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    Protecting Yourself Against Internet Auction Fraud

    For more information about protecting yourself from Internet auction fraud, write to: Attorney General
    Betty D. Montgomery, Consumer Protection, 30 E. Broad St., 25th Floor, Columbus, Ohio 43215-3428
    or call the office’s Public Action Line at 1-800-282-0515. You can also access the Attorney General’s
    web page at www.ag.state.oh.us.

    A new Federal Trade Commission publication, "Internet Auctions: A Guide for Buyers and Sellers,"
    offers more information about Internet auctions. You can order a copy of the guide or file a complaint
    about Internet auction fraud online at www.ftc.gov or by calling the FTC toll-free at 1-877-FTC-HELP
    (382-4357).

    http://www.ag.state.oh.us/consumer/internetauction.htm (2 of 2) [5/10/2001 8:33:47 AM]

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