During the holidays, but not only, thepack” is always lurking on the web. How, then, to defend yourself from # online scams and not to fall into the trap? It's easy to buy a mobile phone via the web, and then find yourself with a stolen mobile phone, or to discover that the booking you made for a holiday is practically fake, and that the hotel that should have hosted you doesn't even exist.
Here are some advice so as not to make mistakes. Even the most experienced, it must be said, stumble upon these scams from time to time. "There prevention it is certainly the best weapon to fight internet scams”, explains Roberto Di Legami, director of the Postal Police.
First of all, better not to trust the objects that they cost too little; you then need to find out about the item you want to purchase, to find out if it photo of the advert are original or copied from other sites. Better to choose national sites and browse only on those secure (those with an image of a padlock in the site URL bar). Payment by cash on delivery is better upon receipt of the package.
Alternatively, use only methods of payment traced (no to Postepay). Never give your credit card details and documents. If you buy on trading platforms, always choose the exchange by hand. Finally, if you rent a house, ask for an inspection.
