March 21, 2007

AIS Media Inc. CEO, Thomas Harpointner, was interviewed by Las Vegas Tribune to discuss the increased threat of identity theft and how consumers can learn to shop smart online. His statements included:

Should we use the internet to purchase goods and services? Marketing expert Thomas Harpointner, AIS Media President and CEO, advises consumers?

1. Protect your personal information.
2. Know the full price.
3. Pay with your credit card or charge card.
4. Reward reputable merchants with your business.
5. Know the return policy.
6. Know your delivery date.
7. Check your credit card statement.
8. Check your confirmation email.
9. Ask questions in advance.
10. Use coupons to get the best deal.

According to Harpointner, “If a company sells products to consumers or businesses, and does not have a fully automated e-commerce website, the business is simply not operating at its full potential and they are sending customers to the competition!

To read the full story visit: Watch Out for Identity Theft

About AIS Media
AIS Media, Inc. is an award-winning developer and marketer of proprietary Web applications and professional Web services aimed to meet the needs of small and medium-size businesses. Specific AIS Media products include Excerpo® Storefront (http://www.ExcerpoStorefront.com) and Excerpo® Mail (http://www.ExcerpoMail.com), which enables businesses to conduct e-commerce and run permission-based email marketing programs, respectively. Professional services include interactive media, web site development, credit card merchant services, search engine optimization (SEO) and managed hosting. AIS Media markets its services directly and through its global network of certified partners. For more information on AIS Media’s services and to locate a partner, visit www.aismedia.com

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