Arr, learn to spy the deceitful devices o' modern pirates in th' vastness o' the online market!
2023-09-18
Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson be a righteous bloke, lendin' his expertise in exposin' the scurvy cheats peddlin' counterfeit loot 'n trickster sellers on decent merchant sites like Walmart 'n Amazon. Avast ye, mateys, trust the mighty CyberGuy to keep ye safe from these scoundrels!
In the language of a 17th-century pirate, mateys, beware of scammers lurkin' on big online platforms like Walmart, Amazon, and eBay! Ye might think these sites protect ye from fraud, but that's not always the case, arrr!Scallywags can sneak in their low-quality loot and trick ye into buyin' their fake products, savvy? So, how does this happen and what can ye do to avoid bein' scammed online, ye ask? Well, let me tell ye, mateys.
Ye see, some online retailers, like Amazon and Walmart, allow third-party sellers to peddle their wares on their platforms. Aye, this can be good for small business owners, but it also opens the door for scammers to sell fake or counterfeit products and deceive ye, me hearties.
These scurvy scammers will sell anythin' they think will make 'em a quick buck—especially electronics, me buckos! They know ye landlubbers be drawn to shiny gadgets with a hefty price tag. So, if ye see an iPhone for a ridiculously low price or fake counterfeit stamps on Facebook, beware!
Now, if ye be lookin' to buy online and not get swindled, here be some tips for ye. First, check for good reviews, mateys. If they be scarce or negative, abandon ship! And keep an eye on the price—if it be too good to be true, it probably is, arrr!
Next, take a gander at the person sellin' the product. Look for specialized sellers in electronics, not some scallywag sellin' random knick-knacks. And don't forget to use tools like Fakespot to sniff out fake reviews and scams, savvy?
While the federal government be takin' steps to crack down on scammers with new laws, the responsibility still lies with us, me hearties. So always be cautious when online shoppin' and do yer homework, arrr!
What more do ye think retailers should be doin' to protect us, me mateys? Let us know at Cyberguy.com! And for more tech tips and security alerts, subscribe to me free CyberGuy Report Newsletter, arrr!