Lead Scotland’s Cyber Project has published its first blog as part of the CyberScotland Partnership’s Secure Shopping campaign, click here to read it: ‘Can You Trust That Bargain? How to Spot Fake Online Shops’.
Online shopping offers convenience and choice, but fake online shops can look very convincing. Scammers often copy well-known brands, advertise tempting bargains and use misleading websites to encourage people to hand over their money or personal information. LEAD’s new blog provides practical advice to help people recognise the warning signs and make safer choices before buying online.
It covers:
- How to check website addresses and spot suspicious URLs.
- Why it is important to check seller details and returns policies.
- Warning signs when prices seem too good to be true.
- How to verify a retailer independently.
- What to look out for when making online payments.
- What to do if something about an online shop doesn’t seem right.
The blog also signposts readers to further online safety advice and accessible digital inclusion resources from LEAD Scotland.
