College students and parents are busy shopping online for the latest deals before classes start.

But the Federal Trade Commission reminds consumers that scammers are looking for fraud victims.

Being a savvy shopper will also save you headaches in case the purchase isn't what you expected or isn't what you ordered.

FTC has the following tips when making any online purchase:

Take note of the return and refund policies, in case what you receive isn’t what you were expecting.

Be aware of delivery times and fees so there are no surprises.

BEFORE you place an order, the FTC suggests these safe online purchase habits:

Pay by credit card if you can. This protects you against disputed charges or other problems with the purchase, and the credit card company should be able to assist in a ful

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