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Internet-based business opportunities: buyers beware of scams

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Title:

Internet-based business opportunities: buyers beware of scams

Author(s):

Mohsen Attaran

Journal:

Information Management & Computer Security

Year:

1999

Volume:

7

Issue:

4

Page:

176 - 178


ISSN:

0968-5227


DOI:

10.1108/09685229910292682

Publisher:

MCB UP Ltd

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Abstract:

The online consumer market is growing geometrically. Although online shopping offers convenience and saves time, it has its serious drawbacks as well. The Internet is a fabulous tool for shoppers and investors, as well as a fabulous tool for scam artists. This article gives an overview of some of the deceptive business opportunities in the virtual mall and provides tips for safeguarding against them.

Keywords:

Consumer marketing, Fraud, Internet, Loss prevention, Online transaction processing


Article Type:

Viewpoint


Article URL:

http://www.emeraldinsight.com/10.1108/09685229910292682

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