How to spot fake shopping sites and avoid being scammed
The IndependentFor free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission says it received a record number of reports from people losing money to online shopping scams in April and May, mostly from people being tricked into paying for face masks disinfectant wipes and other pandemic-related supplies that never arrived. Here’s some tips: RESEARCH THE SITE If you’re on a website you’ve never used before, do an online search of the company's name along with the words “scam” or “review.” Check the site’s social media pages for any complaints from customers. BE WARY OF ONLINE ADS Place extra scrutiny on sites you find through social media ads, which are a common way to lure people in.
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