Verify product information and only enter official sites are some of the recommendations to keep in mind
We must be alert to possible cyber scams
These days the Hot Sale is carried out in different countries of the region, such as Colombia, Mexico and Argentina. In this context, in which offers and benefits of all kinds increase, it is important to take certain precautions to avoid falling for online scams.
“Scam attempts always increase in offer seasons such as the Hot Sale, so it is done very It is important that users are alert and have good digital practices. That is, do not trust links that reach them through social networks, text messages or any other means,” said Fabio Assolini, senior security analyst at Kaspersky.
And adds that criminals often make exact imitations of official web pages, where they place articles at very attractive prices with the intention of catching their victims and making them hand over their credentials and bank card data.
Other advice shared by the specialistto take into account during the Hot Sale and also any other time when purchases are made online:
1. Type the URL in the address bar instead of clicking a link to go to the official HotSale site or the store you want to visit.
two. Avoid opening attachments or clicking in links included in emails from banks, electronic payment applications or shopping portals.
3. To avoid the risk of spam or malicious mail, you can choose to have an email account only for online purchases.
4. Be especially careful with offers that seem too good to be true; they are usually not real.
5. Having a security solution.
It is important to access official sites by typing the URL in the address bar (photo: ESAN)
< b>The following recommendations can be added to the care mentioned above:
6. Do not buy outside the platforms. Thus, the protection that each marketplace or company can provide is lost. Many times the user identifies the name of a seller, searches for him and accesses the exchange via social networks, and buys from him through these means because he perhaps offers a discount to avoid paying commissions.
This temptation for the user can be the worst of errors.What happens there is that you will not be protected by the platform’s purchase mechanics and you will not have the benefit of a free return if you are not satisfied and identify that the product you bought is fake. By doing it through the marketplace you will be able to return the item and get your money again.
7. Amount of stock. Those who engage in counterfeiting generally have a large stock, since they often enter the country through containers and need to sell them faster. That is an alert that the user seldom checks.
8. Wrong descriptions. Another of the fundamental items is to see the description in the images and texts. Today most brands have official and certified stores where they offer their own products. There you can see what kind of items they offer, how the photos are arranged, what descriptions they have, and where they place their logos. Also, focus on the measurements of the products, the sizes and the particular specifications of each one.
9. Pay attention to comments and opinions. Something to note on the buying and selling platforms is that only those who made actual purchases with the seller can give their opinions on publications, there can be no false or ambiguous comments, so which will be filtered based on your shopping experience, whether good or bad.
10. Check the questions and answers. Users often ask if they are original products or counterfeits. Sellers in this instance, in order not to have legal problems at the time of dispatching the product, normally answer that “it is the same” or “it is of the same quality as the original”, and an infraction can be identified right there. The question in the cases of publications that offer products as “original” may be the user’s protection shield, so it is suggested to consult: “Is it certified or is it under the program of such a product approved by such a company?”.