Beware of Fraud Warning: Beware of fake websites and "too good to be true" offers ｜:- www.deekpay.com

In the age of digitalisation and the proliferation of new online marketplaces, it has become challenging to identify authenticity. These fake websites usually replicate the design elements and look and feel of well-known websites in order to deceive the average untrained user. The names of these websites may look familiar to you like flipkart.dhamaka-offers.com, flipkart-bigbillion-sale.com, flipkart-deals.in, indiadeals.co.in, bharatdeals.co.in, etc.

Counterfeit sites: pay without user details

How does fraud work? These sites offer deals that are too good to be true. Customers see the attractive prices and often overlook the fine details that distinguish the authenticity. Since they don't intend to ship the goods at all, they usually skip the registration and address collection process or make it optional. They direct visitors to the payment page, enticing people to pay via debit/credit card, UPI or mobile wallet.

What can you do to protect yourself? Double check the name of the website. Don't judge a website by its appearance alone. Trustworthy brands almost always use only their primary domain names, such as flipkart.com, amazon.in, paytm.com, and so on.

Look for HTTPS in your browser's address bar. all secure marketplaces are HTTPS-enabled, and there will be a lock icon next to the URL.

Find multiple ways to contact the company (phone, email, online chat, address) and try to use them.

Don't buy into a deal that is too good to be true. If something sounds too good to be true, it often is.