steps to do to avoid becoming a victim of a scam
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Steps to Do to Avoid Becoming a Victim of a Scam
Whenever you shop online there is a possibility that you are ordering in a not so reliable company, chances of having your money lost and not having the product you thought is worth of
your payment is very likely. Buying products in sites that already has established names are better than those that are offering cheap prices in a too good to be true products. If in doubt with
the company you are about to make a purchase, here are some of the tips that will help you to avoid having a decision that you
will just regret afterward;
Look for tangible details – the first sign of a fake company is its lack of a concrete address where a person can check too. It is a
red signal that there is something wrong with the company, checking for its physical address and contacting their given
phone number to check if it is working is the best determining factor to check the companies eligibility. Having an employee
that can answer your inquiries and give reassurance about the purchasing process is a sign of a legitimate company.
Check for reviews – one sure thing about checking the company’s reliability is through its consumer review where positive
feedbacks indicate a good customer service of a company. Be aware of companies that use fake testimonials to get away with their real feedbacks, checking the company using Google will give an overview of the people behind the company and other reviews. Reading what was in the forum is not as reliable as in
the site review.
Check out the website- look for an irregularity that would indicate their legitimacy such as poorly articulated English that was
supposed to be a US based company. Looking for the company’s history and policy will show you the length of time
that the company is on the business and determine if the company has a genuine testimonial. Purchasing a product
should be done by using a credit card that will pay off at the next statement to ensure that your bank account will not be wiped
out.
Follow your gut – if you are feeling uneasy about the reliability of the company you are about to do business with, it is best to just walk away and do business somewhere else. It is best that you
avoid the possible mistake if you are feeling uneasy about something than to pursuit it and be sorry in the end.
Having to ask yourself about the company’s legibility means you are not really sure about its offer. DhGate is one example of a
company that many are now feeling sorry about. Is DhGate legit? No, it is unfortunate that many have become a victim of
their false advertisement. That is why it is best to check out and be safe than to keep going even with the warning signs that
should have stopped you on keep going.
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