There are fake shops on the Internet that want to seduce users into buying with low prices. The goods never arrive. How to spot the scammers.

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Circumventing fraudsters: How to recognize fake shops on the net Internet address HTTPS Price and availability Payment method Imprint Seal of approval Fakeshops on Amazon Checklist for shopping online Christmas It’s coming up, the birthday is soon and then there is the anniversary: ​​Sometimes you need a very nice present very quickly. Fortunately there is the network. On every corner you will find good offers for branded items that should be with the buyer in no time. And often cheaper than the shop around the corner.

But fraudsters are also active, creating deceptively real-looking shops and seducing users to buy a particularly cheap product rashly and quickly. If you fall for such a shop, the money is gone and the ordered product never arrives or it is just junk goods. The customs authorities who intercepted the counterfeit goods may even report. The fraudsters can also misuse the victims’ personal data.

Fraudsters distribute the links to the fake shops via spam mail or they can be found via Google. Some fake shops are not that easy to recognize. You have to pay attention to the Internet address, know whether an HTTPS address is safe, check the price, the imprint and the terms and conditions and be familiar with reputable test seals. Fraudulent retailers are even waiting for you on Amazon. We will show you how you can discover the small and big inconsistencies and not become a victim of fraudsters.

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