Black Friday in Norway is very popular - mainly due to the attractive offers in many stores. The Norwegian Institute of Consumer Safety, however, cautions to be vigilant and not to fall into a shopping frenzy. On this day, many fake online stores are created, tempting customers with attractive sales.
Concerns based on Denmark
Black Friday it is celebrated in most European countries. However, as shown by the data published by the Danish Internet Certification Institute, there are over 15 counterfeit ones in Denmark alone online stores. Elisabeth Lier Haugseth - director of the Institute of Consumer Safety - says that this may also be the case in Norwayi.
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Black list
The Institute of Consumer Safety publishes on its website list of online storesbetter to stay away from. On the occasion Black Friday in Norway 35 new ones have been added domenthat are aimed at extorting money from customers. The list is constantly updated and now includes very many shops. You will get acquainted with her at this link >>>
Black Friday in Norway - how to "not cut"?
Consumer Safety Institute also publishes ways that will save us the nerves. By following these rules, it will be easier for us distinguish between real online stores and fake ones.
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Pay attention to the url
The first rule is: Pay attention to the url. If the name of the store sounds strange, it is better not to perform transactions on it. Fraudsters often impersonate well-known brandsby adding their name to their domains. This is to imply that the customer buys from a trusted source. If, for example, you want to buy adidas shoes, it is better not to do it on the website of the store called adidasenergyboost.com.
Pages translated from the translator
Many fake online stores is translated from the translator. So if you see that your product descriptions contain syntax errors or sound "weird", better stick to away from this place.
Too low prices
Black Friday in Norway it is associated primarily with low prices. However, if on a given page they are too attractive, this may indicate that we are dealing with scammers. A classic example: if we see the company's jackets Parajumper at a price significantly below the market, we probably hit on fake online store.
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Black Friday in Norway - greater risk
According to Elisabeth Lier Haugseth Black Friday in Norway lowers the vigilance of consumers. We are under attack on this day attractive promotions and we pay less attention to whether we did not come across fake online store. That is why it is recommended that before making any transaction take a deep breath and consider whether or not we are going to lose our money.
