Ahead of Black Friday at the end of this week, the consumer protection service is cautioning consumers amid the barrage of announcement and advertisements from retailers offering massive discounts.
In an announcement, the service urges shoppers not to buy products simply because they’re on sale.
If there is a product or products they’re interested in, consumers should check the prices beforehand and then compare on the day.
There have been cases where discounts were offered but the price had been hiked beforehand, giving the illusion of a sale on Black Friday.
The same caution should be applied to online shopping, the service said, adding that buyers should always read the reviews posted by other purchasers and use price comparison websites or apps.
“Price should not be the only criterion,” the announcement said.
People should also avoid buying from online platforms of dubious legitimacy.
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