Attention: Be careful of fake shops when buying new winter tires on the Internet - financial expert warns

Attention: Be careful of fake shops when buying new winter tires on the Internet - financial expert warns

According to a report from www.ruhr24.de, experts warn against buying winter tires online due to numerous fake shops. There are professional-looking websites that offer irresistible offers but are actually fraudulent. The Hamburg consumer advice center has published a list of fake shops, which also includes suppliers of winter tires. For websites that consumers don't know, they should look twice and check the legal notice. Quality seals such as “Safer Shopping” and “Trusted Shops” can offer a certain level of security, but you should check in advance whether they are actually certified. If consumers have ordered from one of these fraudulent retailers, it is recommended to inform the bank and have the money returned and file a criminal complaint with the police.

This development has a significant impact on the market and consumers. Many consumers trust good deals and professional-looking websites when shopping online. However, if you now keep the warnings about fake shops in mind, trust in online trading could decrease. This could lead to reputable online traders being under general suspicion of fraud and their business being negatively affected.

In addition, consumers could be financially harmed by the fraud if they purchase from one of the fraudulent providers. This could further undermine their trust in online trading and the security of online payments.

The Hamburg consumer advice center has been warning consumers about fake shops for some time and the list of fraudulent websites is updated regularly. Nevertheless, new cases of fraud in online trading continue to occur. Consumers should therefore remain vigilant and check carefully whether they are dealing with a reputable provider before buying online. The Hamburg consumer center offers a free tool based on the illegal parking app from the state of North Rhine-Westphalia to identify fake shops on the Internet. This could help consumers protect themselves from fraudulent websites.