You’ve got a good deal, but the salesperson is trying to up-sale you.
You’re browsing online when you see a headline about erectile dysfunction. You click the link and discover that Viagra has been reduced in price. You’re not sure whether or not to buy the medication because you don’t know what type of discount is available at the pharmacy you’re visiting.
Fortunately, you discover that there is a generic version of Viagra available, which makes you feel a little less defrauded. You decide to take advantage of the situation and offer the pharmacist your business. You make the purchase and continue to browse the Internet for other products you might be interested in.
You come across a blog post that discusses Penis enlargement and how to choose the right products to help with this important issue. You decide to read the entire blog post so you have a better understanding of what you’re buying. You come across a testimonial about a male enhancement product that helps to increase the size of your penis. You’re interested and decide to purchase the product based on the testimony you read on the blog.
Keep Your Eye On The Bigger PICTURE
When you visit a retail store to purchase a product, you’ll often find that the clerk will approach you with a smile and ask if they can help you find what you’re looking for. Many people consider this approach welcoming, but it’s really supposed to be a sales tactic. When the retail clerk has sold you the product, they will often ask you to follow them behind the counter to pick up your package. When you walk through the door, you’ll discover that the size of your purchase is quite small in comparison to the size of the box it came in; this is so the retail clerk can show you how much stock they had on hand and attempt to up-sale you further. For an additional fee, they might offer you additional shipping discounts if you hurry up and take advantage of their “special offers.”
These are all sales tactics used to get you to buy more than you actually need. To avoid being taken advantage of, you need to be aware of these tactics and be ready to walk away if the salesperson tries to up-sale you without first asking you if you want coffee or tea.
Watch OUT For Scam Artists
Since the Internet has become such an important tool for researching product information and comparing prices, some people have decided to take advantage of this new-found freedom and developed industries that specialize in advertising bogus discounts and up-selling inappropriate products. These industries exist solely to take advantage of unknowing shoppers and have nothing to do with actually providing a good service or selling a high-quality product. Whenever you encounter a website that promotes discounted merchandise, but has nothing more than a poorly designed layout and no real information about the products aside from simple text with a link to more information, you should be wary and proceed with caution.
To avoid being tricked by these sites, do your best to stay abreast of any online scams and stay aware of any suspicious behavior that might be going on. If you see something fishy, report it to the proper authorities as soon as possible.
Don’t Be Fooled By Cheap Shipping
When you see a discounted product that has shipped from another country, you need to ask yourself if this is a scam. There are a lot of companies out there that simply don’t like America and will use any means necessary to make sure you don’t get the products you’re looking for. This often means they’ll scam you with cheap international shipping that will cost you a whole lot more than the discounted price of the product you’re looking at; sometimes the shipping is even free, but you’ll need to click a link and verify your address before the shipping company will release the item to you. When you get the item, it will be missing it’s original packaging and could even be damaged. Avoid buying from vendors or retailers located outside of the United States if you’re concerned about buying a legitimate product that will arrive in good condition.
Use Your Brain
Before you buy anything online, be sure to read reputable review websites that are known for providing information about the products they review and the quality of the products they review. Avoid buying a product that has a bad review because this might be an example of a scam. Some companies will pay bad reviewers to give them positive reviews, so make sure you know the truth before you make a purchase.
Be Careful When Giving Out Your Personal Information
When ordering something online, you’ll often be asked to provide your personal information in order to confirm your identity. Be careful about what information you provide, and make sure you keep your credit card information/social security number (SSN) hidden from public view. If you do provide your personal information, be sure to keep it private and only share it with businesses you trust. Never give out your SSN or credit card information to anyone, including an online store, unless you’re 100% sure the person you’re giving it to is trustworthy.
Be Careful When On Facebook
When on Facebook, make sure you’re only ordering products that are approved for sale. You can tell if a product is approved for sale by either going to the company’s website or finding their Facebook page and looking at the “Likes” section. If you see a lot of negative feedback about the company, be careful about buying their products. Many times, this is simply because people don’t like being tricked by online scammers and will complain about it on social media.
Use This Checklist To Get The Best Price
When you’re ready to make a purchase online, follow these tips to get the best price possible. By being smart about what you buy and how you buy it, you’ll be able to keep your wallet and avoid being tricked by online scammers and ripoffs: