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Center for Devices and Radiological Health Buying Medical Devices
Online - The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) wants you to know some of the
advantages and pitfalls of buying medical products on the Internet. Buying on-line offers privacy, convenience and
potential cost-savings, but personal data given by the consumer can be misused by unscrupulous
dealers. |
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Computers & the
Internet - This site lists great references to articles for e-consumers from the
Federal Trade Commission. |
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Reporting Unlawful Sales of Medical Products on the Internet - If you
find a Website you think is illegally selling human drugs, animal drugs, medical devices, biological products, foods,
dietary supplements or cosmetics over the Web, please select one of the three options on this site to report it to the
Food and Drug Administration. |
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Shopping and Paying from Home Over the Internet - As
people are becoming more comfortable using the Internet, they're also more willing to shop for goods and services
online. After all, the Internet lets you research products, comparison shop among hundreds of businesses, sign up for
special deals, and pay for your purchases 24 hours a day, seven days a week without ever leaving home. But while
online shopping offers great convenience, there also can be hazards. |
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Shopping By
Phone or Mail - Shopping by phone or mail is a convenient alternative to shopping
at a store. The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Mail or Telephone Order Rule covers merchandise your order by mail,
telephone, computer, and fax machine. |
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The Top Ten
Dot Cons - Con artist have gone high-tech, using technology to peddle traditional
scams. Scam artists can be just a click away |
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Shopping Road
Map - This site has great resources from product test results, product reviews,
and comparing product features. |
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Shopping
Safely Online - The National Consumer's League has put together great tips to
make your online shopping safe and easy. |
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