Well there IS a lot to get excited about!
Whether you’re shopping for toothpaste or a vacation package, you are sure to find it on the Internet – and probably at a discount!
Given the convenience of shopping from home, limitless options, and the sales & deals that are only offered on the Internet, shopping online really can be exciting.
But, just like shopping in a mall, there are rules you can follow to protect yourself from scammers and thieves.
And the FIRST online shopping safety rule is the age old adage:
If you find a deal that seems too good to be true, it probably is.
If a product is noticeably cheaper compared to other websites, there’s a high chance it’s a counterfeit.
The Internet is full of deals and discount online stores but it is also full of deceitful and malicious imitation “stores” and the biggest “red flag” is a “too good to be true” offer.
As tempting as it might be, these “offers” never end well on OR off-line and it always best to “walk-away.”
Fortunately, these scams usually have other tell-tale clues that give them away. Tap your answer to the following question to learn more of them.
What is the best protection from thieves when shopping online?
