Online Electronic Malls Best Buy http://www.bestbuy.com/ Egghead http://www.egghead.com/ Circuit City http://www.outpost.com/ eCOST.com http://www.ecost.com/ J &R Music World http://www.jandr.com/ Retail Web sites The Gap http://www.gap.com Nordstrom http://www.nordstrom.com Levi's http://www.levi.com JCPenney http://www.jcpenney.com Wal-Mart http://www.walmart.com Kmart http://www.bluelight.com/ Additional Learning Links Amazon.com http://www.amazon.com With only this "virtual" store front, Amazon.com describes itself as "Earth's biggest bookstore" and the "world's most visited Internet retailer." Information on their secure server software is available at their site. Alternative ways to order their products are also explained. BBB Business Library http://www.bbb.org/wise/index.asp The Better Business Bureau reveals scams and schemes targeting businesses and offers advice on ordering over the telephone. Credit Building Kit http://www.edonline.com/credit/index.html Educational Online offers a free online demonstration of its Credit Kit. Information is available on credit bureaus and obtaining credit. Other areas of the site require a fee. Federal Trade Commission http://www.ftc.gov/index.html
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) enforces a variety of consumer protection laws. The Business Guidance section of their site discusses the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.
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