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 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.
