The world is full of scammers and fraudsters looking for their next victim. One of the most popular scams online right now is the “online deal”. This scam involves a person or company who advertises an amazing offer, then asks you to pay via money transfer so they can send you your purchase. But chances are they don’t have any intention to deliver on what they promised at all.
There are many websites and even Facebook pages that sell counterfeit products. These products are usually expensive and also of poor quality. Buying fakes can cost you a lot of money while it is illegal to resell these products in most countries.
Why not buy online deals from legitimate stores and websites? There are several precautions you should take before transferring your money to someone you have never met; here are some of them:
Do not share any personal information with the seller or anyone else on their behalf, such as your home address, email address or phone number unless it’s absolutely necessary. This includes the name of the company or business offering the deal – just don’t trust them blindly, research everything thoroughly before transferring any money.
Do not send money or shares in advance. You should only send the money to the right company after receiving a product that was advertised as a part of the deal.
Remember: Scammers usually use their own websites and names to make it look like they are legitimate sellers. You should never pay any fees, charges or taxes before receiving your products. When it comes to online deals, you can be sure that all companies have to have their official websites and constantly update them so you know exactly what you are getting before sending any money. Scammers will also use fake content from social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube videos instead of legitimate content owned by the company themselves.
So, it is up to you to look beyond the sweet words of a scammer and be prepared. You can check out websites such as scam checking sites, forums or feedback sites to find out whether there are any issues with a product before sending money to someone you don’t know. If you don’t want to take that long, then this article will give you some advice.
If you have already paid for your online deal and there is no sign of the product being shipped or delivered to your address, make sure you contact your law enforcement agency immediately. Your bank’s fraud department is also another place where you can report these scams and make sure they do everything in their power to recover your money.
Be aware of online deals that come too good to be true.
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