Shopping Online

What to Look Out For

Confusing Brand and Domain Names

  • Be careful for domains or brand names that mix I (ivan) and l (larry) or use odd spellings.

  • These can be hard to retype, hard to find again, and hard to dispute later.

  • If you can’t easily find the site again after closing it, that’s a red flag.

Confusing Brand and Domain Names

  • Legit brands make returns easy to find (footer, checkout, FAQ).

  • Be careful if

  • You have to scroll excessively

  • The policy is buried or hidden

  • The language is unusually long or dense

Overly Complex Return Requirements

If a return policy:

  • Is longer than the product description

  • Reads like it’s designed to make you give up

  • Penalizes you at every step

Assume returning will be difficult or costly.