Black Friday sale: Commission warns Nigerians about fake online stores
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has warned Nigerians against patronizing fake online stores ahead of the annual seasonal sale known as ‘Black Friday’.
The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of FCCPC, Mr. Babatunde Irkela, disclosed this in an advisory statement on Thursday.
Irkela said the European Commission predicts a 135 percent increase in fake online stores.
The commission said Nigerians should be vigilant and only patronize trustworthy and trustworthy platforms to meet their needs.
“The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has predicted that the annual seasonal sale, which takes place on certain Fridays with deep discounts, also known as ‘Black Friday,’ could result in a 135% increase in the number of fraudulent online stores.” I have received reliable information that there is. , misrepresentations and other exploitative practices. This information is corroborated by published reports such as Netcraft.
“The European Commission advises consumers to be vigilant and discerning during this time, and to demand and assert their rights, especially regarding full and transparent disclosure,” he said. Ta.
Research group NetCraft warned of the rise in the number of fake online stores ahead of the Black Friday sale, which will officially start from November 24th to 27th after the Unification Thanksgiving Day.
Source: dailypost.ng