Monday, November 26, 2012
Are you gearing up to let your fingers do the walking on Cyber Monday?
Hatboro and Horsham residents who didn’t want to brave the crowds on Black Friday or Small Business Saturday still have one more big chance to save courtesy of Cyber Monday. Similar to the two other major shopping events, Cyber Monday differs in that consumers don’t have to leave the comfort of their own homes (or offices) to take advantage of some pretty big pre-holiday deals. All the bargains laid out for Cyber Monday are for online shoppers only. So how can you find the best deals online this Cyber Monday? While most major retailers that have an online presence aren’t tipping their hats on their online deals just yet, many have splash pages set up that they're inviting shoppers to bookmark in advance of the Nov. 26 shopping holiday. …
Sunday, November 25, 2012
Though the Internet is a great place for sales on Cyber Monday, the FBI warns there are also a lot of scams.
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Sunday, November 25, 2012
At this time of year, the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) reminds consumers to be wary of Internet fraud during the holiday shopping season. Here are a few of the scams to look out for: In addition to more information on specific Internet scams, IC3’s latest warning also includes tips to help you avoid being a victim of cyber scams (#1 tip: if it looks too good to be true, it probably is).
Monday, November 19, 2012
Tell us by voting in the poll.
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Monday, November 19, 2012
Are you someone who wakes up at the crack of dawn (or doesn't go to bed) to take advantage of Black Friday sales? Or do you avoid after-Thanksgiving shopping like the plague? Tell us by voting in the poll.
Monday, November 28, 2011
When you purchase items from Amazon or other online retailers, you are supposed to pay a use tax to the state. It's only fair.
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Monday, November 28, 2011
Shoppers planning to take advantage of Cyber Monday Internet sales on Nov. 28 are reminded to check receipts for sales tax charges, and save purchase records not reflecting sales tax to facilitate payment of use tax in the new year, Department of Revenue Secretary Dan Meuser said in a release. “Many online retailers do not collect sales tax, and some even falsely advertise that products can be purchased online tax-free,” said Meuser. “When sales tax isn’t collected by the seller on a taxable item or service, it becomes the purchaser’s responsibility – by law – to report and remit use tax.” Though use tax has been on the books since 1953, when sales tax was first codified in Pennsylvania, many taxpayers are unaware of use tax liabilities…
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Shop from the comfort of your home, but beware of scams this Cyber Monday, Nov. 28.
So the bargains and craziness of Black Friday weren't for you? (Or maybe you aren't finished shopping yet.) Luckily, there are the more relaxing and convenient Cyber Monday sales for the rest of your holiday shopping needs. Monday, Nov. 28, is the day dedicated to online deals. But before you start entering your credit card information on just any website, be sure that you're prepared for online crimes. The FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center recently released information helping online shoppers from falling victim to Internet crimes. Scammers are becoming more creative and use several techniques to fool online shoppers, according to the FBI. For example, fraudulent or stolen gift cards are being sold at reduced prices through auction …
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