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Top Internet Retailer Gives Tips for Safe Online Shopping

Richmond, Virginia (August 24, 2006) – It seems like everyone is out to make a profit on the Internet these days. Unfortunately, that includes the scam artists. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) estimates 10 million Americans are victims of identity theft each year. One of the top ways scammers can acquire your personal information is to steal it online.

“We expect the largest Internet retailers to be safe and secure, but it’s sometimes harder to tell with the smaller niche sites,” said Timothy Tillman, Chief Information Officer for CPAP Supply USA, a retailer that sells devices that treat the symptoms of sleep apnea through its website, http://www.cpapsupplyusa.com. “We’re very concerned about identity theft and other fraud. There are sites on the Net that will go to great lengths to acquire your personal information for illegal purposes.”

So, how can you protect yourself? Tillman says there are a number of ways to try to ensure that your identity remains your own.

“Honest sites will take steps to make your shopping experience a safe one,” said Tillman. “As the CIO of a comparatively small Internet company, I can attest that winning a customer’s trust is as important as any other part of our business.”

Tillman says before shopping at any online retailer, you should check the following:

1) Make sure all transactions are SSL enabled and encrypted. Before entering your personal information, be sure the padlock at the top or bottom of your browser is closed and locked. This indicates a secure connection has been established.

2) Look for third party verification tools such as the Better Business Bureau logo. When you click on the logo, you should receive more information about that company's standing.

3) Check for contact information. If you find a telephone number, call to ask about the company’s security procedures. Be wary of sites that don’t offer a phone number.

4) Sites should accept more than one type of credit card, and give an alternative to credit card payment.

5) Don’t respond to “spam” emails. Very few legitimate companies advertise via unsolicited email, and none of them advertise in emails that are difficult to read, contain odd characters, or are hardly decipherable.

About CPAP Supply USA
CPAP Supply USA, headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, is one of the nation’s leading suppliers of CPAP machines, CPAP masks and CPAP accessories from top manufacturers, including Respironics, Puritan Bennett, Invacare, Resmed and Fisher & Paykel. With 18 years experience working with home medical equipment companies specializing in respiratory care, their mission is to improve the quality of life for their clients by providing expert advice and state-of-the-art equipment at affordable prices. For more information, call 1-866-560-2727 or visit http://www.CPAPSupplyUSA.com.

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