In the wake of COVID-10, buying online has become a necessity rather than a trend for many.
We look into good tips when you spot something nice on that online shop
Below we give you a series of recommendations that will help the buyer or seller to avoid these crimes.
- Do not share personal data (including personal, banking or family information) with third parties, nor publish it on unsecured channels, such as social media profiles.
- Verify the legitimacy of websites before entering information, carefully reviewing the URLs.
- Do not download or install programs or applications from unofficial sites , to avoid the installation of malicious software.
- Never click or authorize supposed transfers , if they send links or web links.
- Always validate the senders of emails , text messages or interlocutors (if they are phone calls). You must verify that you are who you say you are before taking any action or providing information.
- Do not deliver any type of data by phone to someone who requests it after publishing a notice or send validation codes that reach the cell phone.
- If a prospective buyer calls and says a prior deposit must be made for a so-called “secure payment” release, ignore it . Whoever sells a product shouldn’t have to transfer anyone in the first place.
- Verify payments by transfer or deposit , which must be reflected in the available balance and not in the accounting balance. Only deliver the product if you are sure that the money is in the account. This can be verified with the bank.
