These days Big sale In different countries of the region such as Colombia, Mexico and Argentina. In this context where all kinds of offers and benefits are growing, it is important to take some precautions to avoid falling Online fraudsters.

“Fraud attempts are always on the rise during sales seasons like Big saleFor this reason it happens too It is important that users are vigilant and have good digital practices. In other words, do not trust the links that come to them through social networks, text messages or other means, “said Fabio Asolini, Kaspersky Senior Security Analyst.

And add it Criminals often make exact imitations of official websites, Where they place articles at very attractive prices in order to catch the victim and force them to hand over their credentials and bank card information.

Other tips were shared by the specialist Consider hot selling as well as any other time when shopping online:

1. Enter the URL in the address bar Instead of clicking on a link to switch to the official HotSale site or store you want to visit.

2. Avoid opening or clicking attachments From banks, links to electronic payment applications or shopping portals.

3. To avoid the risk of spam or malicious emailsYou can select an email account to make online purchases only.

4. Be especially careful with offers that look very good to you To be right; They are usually not real.

5. Have a solution safety.

These recommendations can be added to the above care:

6. Do not buy outside of platforms. Thus, the protection that each market or company can provide is lost. Often the user identifies the seller’s name, searches for it and accesses the exchange through social media and buys from it through these channels as it may offer a discount to avoid paying a commission.

For the customer this temptation can be the worst mistake. What happens there is that you will not be protected by the platform purchasing mechanics and you will not have a free return benefit if you are not satisfied and find that the product you purchased is counterfeit. By doing this in the market you will be able to return the item and get the money back.

7. Stock quantity. Those who counterfeit generally have large stocks because they often enter the country in containers and have to sell faster. This is a warning that the user rarely checks.

8. Incorrect descriptions. Another fundamental element is seeing the description in pictures and texts. Most brands today have official and certified stores where they offer their own products. There you will find what kind of items are offered, how the photos are sorted, what descriptions they have and where the logos are placed. Also, pay attention to product measurements, dimensions, and specific characteristics of each.

9. Pay attention to comments and opinions. The point of buying and selling platforms is that only those who actually bought with the seller can express their opinions on the publications, there can be no false or ambiguous comments, so they will be filtered based on their buying experience, good or bad. Bad.

10. Check questions and answers. Consumers often ask if the products are genuine or counterfeit. Sellers in this case, in order not to have legal problems when sending the product, usually respond that it is “same” or “of the same quality as the original”, and the violation can be identified right there. . Question In the case of publications that offer products as “original”, it may be a protective shield for the consumer, so it is advisable to consult: “Is it certified by such a product program approved by such a company?”.

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