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.
Computers &
the Internet - This site lists great references to articles for e-consumers from
the Federal Trade Commission.
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.
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.
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.
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
Private Resources
Shopping Road
Map - This site has great resources from product test results, product
reviews, and comparing product features.
Shopping Safely Online - The National Consumer's League has put
together great tips to make your online shopping safe and easy.