Wedding gift scams: how can you avoid falling for them?

Scammers are constantly coming up with ever more elaborate scams. One of these is the wedding gift scam. This scam involves creating a fake wedding gift registry site. To do this, the scammers create a site that looks like that of a reputable shop. As a buyer, you think you're ordering a gift for the bride and groom, but in reality you're wasting your money - you'll never receive your product. The crooks will already have taken your money. To avoid being taken in by this type of scam, we give you all our advice on how to avoid falling for it.

The URL of the site :

Firstly, pay particular attention to the URL of the website from which you wish to purchase your gift. The URL of the site from which you make your purchase should be that of a reputable shop or a legitimate wedding gift registry site.

Scammers generally create sites that resemble those of reputable shops, but with slightly different URLs. It is not uncommon for scam sites, for example, to have a domain name similar to that of a reputable shop but with a different domain extension.

Check that you're on the right domain name by looking at the social networks of the brand you want to buy from. A large number of brands include their URL in their Instagram or Facebook biography.

It is also important to check whether the URL is preceded by "HTTPS" rather than "HTTP", as this certifies that the site is secure.

Payment method :

Secondly, it is important that you use a secure payment method to avoid any type of fraud. Secure payment methods include using a bank card or bank transfer.

Credit cards are the most common way to make online purchases. They are secure and allow you to make online purchases with funds you already have. It is important to check that the site where you wish to make the purchase accepts the type of credit card you are using.

Also check the website's refund policy before buying your product. We advise you to use a payment method that has a fraud protection system, so that you are protected if the slightest thing happens (theft, fraud, scam).

Opinions :

Let's move on to another point to which you should attach particular importance: reviews. Take a look at the reviews and ratings that other users have left on the website. This will also help you make sure that the site you are buying your gift from is reliable.

These reviews can also tell you about the quality of products or services, delivery times and the responsiveness of customer service.

Don't rely on just one review, it's important to read a large number of them to get a reliable idea of the site. In fact, some ill-intentioned people may leave exaggerated reviews in order to promote a product or service.

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In the event of a counterfeiting scam, you can quickly and easily return the product to the seller and get your money back. What's more, you'll have all the information you need about the seller in the event of legal action.