The internet is currently used for various purposes: entertainment and information. Increasingly, people use the internet to manage bank accounts, carry out major financial transactions, or shop in online stores. Unfortunately, police statistics show that both in the real world and in the virtual world, we can become victims of fraudsters. Therefore, police officers appeal for caution: let us not be deceived by seemingly attractive offers posted online.
How can you check whether a seller is trustworthy?
It is therefore worth remembering to thoroughly check the seller’s credibility before every transaction; in this case, it is best to seek the opinions of other users. It is important to check whether the seller allows payment upon delivery.
How can you avoid being scammed online?
Before bidding, it is advisable to make sure that all auction rules are clear and understandable. The safest option is to use well-known and trusted websites. Financial transactions should never be carried out from computers in internet cafés, as this is precisely when it is easiest to lose confidential data. It should also be remembered that if we have any doubts, we can contact the auction portal’s support team.
What should you do if you do not receive the goods you ordered?
If, despite following the above safety rules, we do not receive the goods we ordered, we should inform the administrators of the auction portal or report the matter to the nearest police station.
In this situation, all documents related to the transaction should be retained, including a copy confirming the bank transfer, as well as the history of correspondence with the seller. (It is also advisable to provide information about the item’s price, the date and number of the auction conducted, as well as the fraudster’s nickname and email address).