As soon as the festive season starts, big companies and various brands have started their annual offers. Especially, you will easily see these tempting offers on e-shopping portals, but you need to be cautious in this, because cyber thugs are always trying to cheat the buyers by creating fake websites. Customers can avoid fraud by taking a little caution.
Ignoring these things can prove costly
How to check the authenticity of the website: Never rush when shopping online. To check the authenticity of the website, please check its URL link and domain name.
Be sure to check the spelling: Before opening any e-mail or website sent from an unknown name, check the spelling of the text written on it. Usually the spelling on fake e-mails and sites is wrong.
…so no one buys: Do not make any purchase if you do not have information about the product, its rating and customer care number on the website.
Read the message and OTP carefully: While making online payment, carefully read the message and OTP received on mobile or mail. Keep these safely until the goods are delivered.
Do not delay in complaining: In case of fraud, file a complaint as soon as possible. This increases the possibility of prompt action.
Do not download from this link: Download any shopping app from the official app store only. Do not download it from the link sent by anyone.
How to identify fake portal
Huge difference in prices: Often such websites offer huge discounts on the prices of expensive items. Lack of Contact Information The fake website does not have the company’s address or customer care. Suspicious mode of payment: Most of the fake e-shopping websites offer the option of UPI. While making payment, the name of some other person and not the company is visible.
where to complain
If you have been cheated online, file a complaint immediately. Many times people do not understand where to file a complaint of cyber fraud or people sometimes avoid going to the police station, but you can also file a complaint of cyber fraud online. For this, you can visit https//www.cybercrime.gov.in site or call the national helpline number 1930 (earlier this number was 155260) and lodge a complaint.
Find out the authenticity of the website in this way
●First of all check its domain name. Make sure the URL contains https and not empty http. Then also check the spelling of the site.
●To check whose name the domain is in, visit https//www. Go to whois.com). Enter the URL link of the concerned website in the search box.
●This will make complete information about that website available.
●Customers can also know the credibility rating of the company by visiting another website scamadviser.com. This will give an idea of how safe the company is to make purchases.
