The above picture illustrates a buyer being scammed online. The seller, who is an online scammer, wished to earn quick money through selling products online. He posted a picture of an ipad, selling at a very cheap price. The girl above in the picture, happened to browse the Internet and her attention was drew at the ipad being sold. She was attracted as the selling price was so much more cheaper than it's being sold elsewhere. Without further consideration or hesitation, she decided to purchase the ipad and made the payment online to the seller. The item was expected to arrive in three days time as stated in the website.
One week has passed, the ipad still did not arrive at her doorstep. Hence, she decided to check the delivery status and wanted to contact the seller online. Unfortunately, when she log on to the website, it was displayed that the website is no longer available and does not exist. She then came to realize that she was actually being scammed, however it was too late!
Does the above situation seemed familiar to you?
Were you one of the victim as above?
Do not be easily lured by discounts!
Let us all together, be a smart shopper online!
Special credits to:
Online seller (scammer): Cheong Zhen Fui (Nick)
Online buyer (victim): Michelle Anne Minjoot
Photographer: Teo Geok Cheng (Sukie)
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