Every year, Flipkart and Amazon, two of the most popular shopping websites, host festive sales for consumers. Such sales are aimed at offering products at a good price while also clearing out some stocks in order to make space for a new product or new stock. Also Read – Flipkart Big Diwali Sale: Ordered gaming laptop from Flipkart, received a giant stone and e-waste
However, there are multiple instances where buyers have been scammed on such platforms and they went totally helpless. Owing to this, some people have even stopped buying from online platforms. But why does this happen? Especially now, when the Internet is all that we rely on and consumer forums have grown. Also Read – Flipkart Big Diwali Sale ends today: Best phone deals in the last few hours
Let’s face it, such frauds are happening and will continue, unfortunately. But the one who can stay alert is the consumer. While ordering a product from online platforms, there’s a checklist that you may want to follow in order to avoid getting scammed. Also Read – Amazon confirms the success of Great Indian Festival Sale: Consumers, sellers, and brands benefited by a huge margin
How to avoid getting scammed when ordering products online
Buying products online, especially electronic items like smartphones, laptops, and other devices can be tempting. Mainly, because products like smartphones are way cheaper online, and in…
