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Web Stalkers
Chapter 7 -
Internet Scams
All about eCommerce
The eCommerce revolution is also creating new
industries such as Cybercash, a service for collecting funds
from online shopping carts, and expanding existing industries such
as web hosting and email services. The postal industry, including
package delivery services, has benefited significantly from
eCommerce as millions of new customers start shopping online each
year.
The next section provides a review of some of
the common perceived risks with eCommerce and then examines the
positive role that online shopping has played in 21st
Century society.
The Risks of eCommerce
Still, there are many people who fear the
anonymity of the Internet and the risks of giving out their private
contact and credit card information on a faceless web form. From
computer scientists to laymen, there seems to be a generic fear of
the web and the daily news reports of web scams fuel the uncertainty
and doubt among the consumers.
Real-world case – The “actual size” deception
Even the savviest consumer can get taken on the
web, especially when dealing with an unknown seller. The explosion
of web portals that claim to be “the worlds largest flea market”
have also become the “world’s largest source of consumer
deception.”
The following is a story that demonstrates how
easy it is to be deceived online. A man who was an avid clock
collector also considered himself to be aware of the subtle scams
employed by most private sellers on the web. One day when he was
browsing a popular web auction site he saw an opportunity to get a
pair of very nice clocks at a great price. Here is the information
that was placed in the ad:
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