Many users' lack of knowledge of ICTs causes them to make mistakes when making online purchases, end up being victims of fraud or simply not carry out this type of online transaction for fear of being scammed. In addition to these facts, we must add that cybercriminals are aware of users' weaknesses and that is why they try to put into circulation numerous false or fraudulent online sales pages .
The frauds committed are still very similar, mainly online stores whose sole oman phone number data objective is to obtain the user's bank credentials or stores in which the products offered do not correspond to those subsequently sent , either because they are replicas, which in most cases are of poor quality, or because they directly send another product that has nothing to do with what the user purchased.
Therefore, in order to prevent users from continuing to fall for this type of fraud and scam , and taking advantage of the fact that Black Friday is celebrated worldwide and everyone is looking for the best online deals, we are sharing an infographic that includes the main aspects to take into account when making online purchases to avoid problems.
However, please remember that you can find more information on these topics in the following articles previously published on the portal:
Tips for recognizing a secure online shopping site (video)
If you shop online, know your rights (infographic)
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Avoid fraud in fake online stores (I of II)
Avoid frauds in fake online stores (II of II)
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Check the exchange and return policy when you buy online
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7 points to consider when shopping online. Internet Security Office. 1 Digital certificate: the absence of a digital certificate when entering personal or financial data during the purchasing process should make us suspicious. Without it, security in communication is not guaranteed. 2 Prices: There are two situations that should put us on alert. The first is that the prices are abnormally low, far from the real prices. The second is that all the products have the same price. 3 Information about the company: if the company is Spanish, it must comply with certain requirements regulated by law. It is not recommended to buy if the following information does not appear on the website. First, real and physical data of the company, such as the owner, NIF/CIF, tax address, etc. Second, sales conditions, returns or claims. And third, missing or poorly written legal texts, such as the legal notice, privacy policies, etc. 4 Visual appearance of the online store: the design of the website is often indicative of fraud. Be suspicious if: first, there is no homogeneity, that is, there are several types of fonts in the same window. Second, the cover photo can be found elsewhere on the Internet. Third, the quality of the images is not good, that is, pixelated, of low quality or includes watermarks. Fourth, the website appears to be the legitimate page of a certain brand. Fifth, poorly translated texts appear, for example, the home section is translated as casa instead of inicio. 5 Payment methods: the payment process is vital in an online purchase. First, be suspicious if they advertise several payment methods but ultimately only accept credit cards. Second, only make payments if there is an encrypted connection, that is, the URL begins with https. Third, check that the certificate really corresponds to the website we are on or to the payment gateway used, such as PayPal, the bank in question, etc. 6 User reviews: often, they will provide us with additional information, first, by doing an Internet search to find references for the store, and second, by making sure that there are no complaints or negative opinions on forums, social networks, etc. 7 Trust seal: first, confirm that the store has passed the necessary tests to obtain the seal. Second, that it complies with certain standards of security, quality and transparency regarding data processing and its correct protection. Third, check the management of purchases and returns.
