10 ways to avoid scams on Black Friday: official warning for shoppers to beware fraud

Consumers are being advised to be vigilant when shopping on Black Friday, and to only buy what they need to care for the environment

Shopping advice on Black Friday

1. Avoid compulsive shopping;
2. Compare quality and prices, both in physical establishments and on different platforms if you buy online;
3. Differentiate when it is a real offer or the company has raised the original price to make the discount more attractive;
4. Always keep the receipt or invoice to be able to claim if necessary;
5. Remember that it is the price that should be reduced, not the quality, so the original price and the percentage or price reduction must appear;
6. Warrantees are always the same, regardless of when the purchases are made;
7. In the case of internet purchases, remember that the consumer has 14 days to cancel, without any type of compensation or explanation needed;
8. Find out about the policy on payments, exchanges and returns;
9. Avoid purchasing products from unsafe websites, and making bank transfers if you do not trust the seller;
10. Don’t enter your bank details online when connected to public WiFi to prevent data theft.