Christmas shopping: Beware con artists lurking on the web
THE festive season is a boom time for con artists.
Online shopping scams involve the misrepresentation of a product advertised for sale, the non-delivery of purchased products where retailers take the money and disappear, or fraudulent payment through a payment service provider.
Genuine companies and goods are sometimes passed off as bona fide by fake websites.
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Counterfeit goods represent a huge market for anything from movies to designer clothing.
Try to deal only with reputable sellers. Look for evidence of a physical address and telephone contact details, don’t judge a person or company solely by their website.
Online shopping: Counterfeit goods represent a huge market
Be especially cautious when buying from overseas companies and always check the firm’s privacy policy and returns policy.