The internet offers limitless opportunities to consumers. This includes online shopping, which is constantly on the rise as more and more people are becoming aware of its many benefits. Among these is the easy access to a wide choice of products and the convenience of shopping from anywhere and at any time.
However, while consumers are browsing the internet from the comfort of their home they may be targeted by scammers trying to con them out of their money. Scams can come in various forms, and they are not always easy to detect. The following are some tips that can help consumers recognise fraudulent practices and thus minimise the risk of falling victims to scammers.
Offer too good to be true?
Sometimes while shopping online, consumers come across ‘incredible’ offers and deals, and are tempted by them. Before taking any impulsive decisions, consumers must keep in mind that while there may be shops that occasionally offer attractive discounts, it is very unlikely that high quality products are sold at a hugely discounted price.
If consumers are interested in the offer, they should first carefully read the information on the website, and especially look out for information about the seller. A secure website would usually have detailed information about the trader, such as where and how the trader can be contacted. One should be wary of websites that provide little or restricted means of contact.
To make sure that the website is genuine, look out for reviews posted by other consumers to see whether the trader concerned can be trusted or not. Websites like scamadviser.com and who.is would indicate if a website is a scam or not, and confirm its reliability and credibility.
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