Black Friday is approaching, November 29th is upon us, but the rush to buy has already begun and is becoming increasingly unbridled. This is also why it is essential to pay attention when choosing what to buy and, above all, where. The risk of being scammed is strong and the Codici association renews its invitation to consumers to adopt some precautions to avoid scams.
"The sector most at risk - says Ivano Giacomelli, National Secretary of Codici - is e-commerce, because it has a huge customer base and because it allows cybercriminals to organize so many different attacks. Just think about e-mails. We are bombarded daily by communications with the invitation to click on a link to obtain sensational discounts or to participate in contests or surveys with prizes.
The suggested link, however, takes us to a fake website, where the data we enter is recorded for future fraud. This is just one example of the computer scams that have increased significantly in recent times, thanks to the B
What to do? You need to follow some precautions to avoid falling into a trap. First of all, it is better not to trust when the price is excessively discounted, especially if the product is branded and if we do not know the seller.
In these cases, consulting a price comparison site and looking for reviews from other users helps to clarify ideas about both the offer and the company website. It is also important to use secure and traceable payment methods, avoiding direct transfers for example.
Even the cash on delivery formula, which is very common, is risky, because it happens that you make the payment and then, once you open the package, you find a damaged product or even a different one from the one you ordered.
The pitfalls, as you can see, are truly many, but this does not mean that you cannot make online purchases safely. You have to stay calm, take the time to do some checks without giving in to the lure of discounts, because often it is the rush that makes us make the wrong choice”.
In case of scams or problems with the purchase, both in the order phase and in the post-sale phase, it is possible to report and request the assistance of the Codici association by calling the number 065571996 or by writing to the address segreteria.sportello@codici.org.
Article published on November 25, 2024 - 12:55
