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Safety of Online Bookstores
I've been searching for a rare out-of-print book and finally found a website that claims to have it in stock at a reasonable price. The site looks decent, but it's not one of the major retailers I usually trust. Before I enter my credit card details, I want to make sure it's safe. What's the best way to run this new bookstore through a scam website checker? Are there specific red flags I should look for with book-selling sites?
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Re: Safety of Online Bookstores
Your caution is warranted, especially with niche booksellers. A legitimate scam website checker can be a good first step. These tools analyze a site's domain registration (a very new site is riskier), check for SSL encryption, and scan blacklists for known fraudulent activity. They can't guarantee a site is honest, but they highlight technical warning signs. You can run the bookstore's URL through a dedicated trust analysis tool like this one .
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Re: Safety of Online Bookstores
Beyond automated checkers, research the site manually. Search for the store's name along with keywords like "review," "scam," or "complaint" on forums and social media. Legitimate small bookstores often have a traceable history or mentions in collector communities, while scam sites typically have no digital footprint beyond their own pages.
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