Scams – Mike's Viewpoint

Beware: Google Express

Feb 022019

Here is my review of Google Experss, the online shopping facility provided by Google. It may also be referred to as Google Shopping. I strongly recommend against using Google Express!

When you use Google to search for an item you want to purchase, the first results are usually something marketed by Google itself. The results do indicate they are “sponsored,” that is, an advertisement. But you may be tempted to view all the companies selling the item, and the prices they charge in one convenient table, sorted by price.

Online Product Reviews

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Jan 212012

Always being skeptical, I don’t put much emphasis on product reviews. These are the “user” reviews you see on company websites that are trying to sell you something. I’ve seen news reports about paid reviewers. These are people that give glowing product reviews to entice buyers. Of course they are paid by the company or brand to promote the product. They may sound like the guy down the street, but that’s the way they are crafted, just to dupe you.

Beware Online Guarantees

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Jan 262011

A word of caution to fellow webmasters: Online guarantees from your web hosting provider aren’t worth the paper they’re printed on. I’ve been with IX Web Hosting for four years. When I signed up, one of the reasons I chose them was their “price-freeze guarantee.” They promised to never increase the renewal price as long as I maintained my hosting plan.

They reneged!

Lowe’s Appliances

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Aug 092009

I offer a bit of advice if you are considering buying a household appliance at Lowe’s. They tack on an additional charge that you may not even realize. It’s a nifty way they pad their profits and most people are none the wiser. Continue reading »