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How the Internet can save you from getting ripped off

This is purely an example of how the internet becomes quite useful when it comes to getting the best price. I have a new camcorder and I need a new memory card for it. Nothing special, a class 10 8GB SDHC card. The first place I check is Currys as there is one just up the road. So, I find the Samsung Class 10 Plus SDHC 8GB card. Now, many think “Wow, look at that! £34.99 down to £12.99, that’s a good £22 off!”. I think, hmmm, this is the usual retailers trick into hiking the price up for a period of time and then claiming a big saving. .Then, I check Amazon and well would you...
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Ebay Scam

A bit out of the ordinary this blog, but it’s a scam that could catch anyone out because it looks like a genuine interest in a product you have for sale. Basically, I was selling a game on Ebay, and I got an e-mail through that was from a Simon Roud, and it went something like this: ” Hi , I’m very interested in the eBay item you have for sale. Please take a look over and let me know if the item is still available: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280401093194 If Yes, do you accept cash on collection? or if not I’ll pay by pay pal. (preferably cash since...
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