Online shopping and auctions are quick and convenient ways to make purchases, but they can also expose you to fraud unless you know how to protect yourself. Unlike in-person shopping, which gives you an idea of the store and its staff, online shopping and auctions offer fewer clues as to whether the site or seller is trustworthy. For example, you could purchase a product that is prohibited, counterfeit, not as advertised, poor quality, recalled, mislabeled (for example, display the wrong hazard symbols, first aid statements or ingredients), or may not work as it should.Buying online from other countries can be risky because consumer protection laws and standards may not be the same as those in Canada. Resolving issues may be difficult if something goes wrong. Taking steps to protect yourself against risk when buying internationally is important. In addition, it's worth noting that you may find yourself paying service fees on top of any potential duties and/or taxes owed when you purchase something from an international seller.

Question - Select an internet e-commerce website which engages in B2C (business to consumers) transactions WHERE THE ONLINE COMPANY IS NOT LOCATED IN CANADA AND THE FULFILLMENT OF CUSTOMER ORDERS BEGINS OUTSIDE OF CANADA This means that Amazon will not be an acceptable choice as they have many fulfillment centers here in Canada.

Explain how the e-commerce website gathers information on customers, including cookies, third-party cookies, spyware, and so on. Explain fully the security and threats in the overall international e-commerce environment. Fraud, identify theft, credit injury, etc. Include how consumers' personal information is and is not protected. What impact does the website have on information privacy. Discuss the possible use of personal information in databases that can be manipulated and even sold to other businesses. Explain how consumers can be protected from fraud, extra costs, failure to deliver, etc., when making international purchases. Explain what regulatory and legal issues can arise in the international e-commerce environment. Explain how a consumer might recognize potential online transaction scams.