Beware of fake online shops: Consumer advice center warns of fraud when buying car tires

Beware of fake online shops: Consumer advice center warns of fraud when buying car tires

According to a report by www.express.de, the Hamburg consumer advice center warns against fake online shops that offer heavily discounted car tires. Payment is often made in advance and to foreign accounts, but the buyers do not receive the goods and the dealers cannot be reached. Consumer advocate Julia Rehberg advises checking the imprint and the commercial register number to detect fraud. Another note is that a connection cannot be established with specified telephone numbers. In addition, buyers should pay attention to whether there is the option of only paying after receiving the goods. This effort should be made when shopping online to avoid possible fraud.

Such fake online shops can have a significant impact on both the market and consumers. On the one hand, consumer trust in online shops in general will be affected, which could lead to a decline in online purchases. This would directly impact the market, especially legitimate online retailers. Additionally, consumers who fall for counterfeit stores could suffer financial losses and not receive the goods they need or none at all. This could lead to consumers becoming more cautious and less willing to shop online, which in turn would impact the market. It is therefore important that consumers pay attention to such warnings and check their purchases carefully to avoid fraud.