Directory of the Best online Shops

Use The U.S. Better Business Bureau's (BBB) safe shopping site to locate companies that are members of their local Better Business Bureau, pledge to meet the BBBOnLine Reliability standards for ethical online business practices and have agreed to resolve complaints using the BBB's dispute resolution program or a similar program. Companies must live up to these promises or lose the right to remain in the program.

SafeShopping.org is a comprehensive guide to safe online shopping, compiled by the American Bar Association. Lots of great information about online security, privacy, payment options, consumer rights and more, as well as useful information on how to complain if you're not satisfied with your online transactions.