Online Shopping & Payment Safety
Shopping scams are common: fake stores, fake delivery texts, and payment tricks. This topic helps you avoid losing money.
High-risk payment method
Bank transfer to a stranger is risky. Once sent, it’s difficult to recover.
How to shop safely
Safe shopping habits
- Buy from reputable websites and verified sellers
- Check reviews (not only on the site itself)
- Be cautious with deals that are ‘too cheap’
- Use card payment where possible (better protection than transfer)
- Never share OTP, PIN, or full card details with strangers
Delivery scam signs
- “Pay a small fee to reschedule delivery” from unknown sender
- Link goes to a suspicious domain
- Message creates urgency
Key takeaways
- Fake stores and delivery scams target emotions and urgency
- Verify the seller + domain before paying
- Card payment is generally safer than bank transfer
- Never share OTP or PIN