Internet‐based business opportunities: buyers beware of scams

Mohsen Attaran (Professor of Operations Management, School of Business and Public Administration, California State University, Bakersfield, California, USA)

Information Management & Computer Security

ISSN: 0968-5227

Publication date: 1 October 1999

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.

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Attaran, M. (1999), "Internet‐based business opportunities: buyers beware of scams", Information Management & Computer Security, Vol. 7 No. 4, pp. 176-178. https://doi.org/10.1108/09685229910292682

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MCB UP Ltd

Copyright © 1999, MCB UP Limited

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