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09/20/2016
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It has been disclosed via social and email networks, a reproduction of known sites with product ads to attract Internet consumers, making them believe that it is real offers.
The practice is called phishing, a form of electronic fraud, characterized by attempts to acquire personal information such as passwords and credit card number.
Last week, the Municipal Procon in Sao Jose dos Campos registered two complaints related to fraudulent websites. The practice may not be new, what happens are few records of complaints to consumer protection agencies.
The State Procon has a list with the names of 522 defendants virtual enterprises in the body that have been reported, did not respond or were not found. "The claim record by the consumer will help identify sites that implement this type of scam, and can integrate this list," said the coordinator of the Municipal Procon, the lawyer Aparecida Santana Borges.
Fake websites are very similar to the original pages of certain companies. But consumers should be aware that one of the main differences is the electronic address of the company in the browser bar, with another name when the suggested link is accessed.
Another aspect that can differentiate is when the payment is accepted by the site only through billet cash or debit account, as well as very low prices of products, especially in great demand. "If so, be wary. There are no miraculous deals on the internet, "said Aparecida Borges.
To assist consumers, the Municipal Procon has prepared a list of simple procedures guidelines to avoid that the consumer is internet fraud victim. To register complaints, the recommendation is to seek the agency's headquarters at Rua Paulo Setubal, 220, in downtown São José dos Campos, Monday to Friday, from 8h to 17h. Information 3909-1440 or 151.
guidelines
- Prices: be wary of other advantageous offers, with prices far below those prevailing in the market.
- Mandatory data: search on the site to store identification (company name, CNPJ, telephone and other forms of contact, in addition to e-mail). Check if this information is correct and test the store communication channels before purchase.
- Address: Confirm that the pages that require personal information to purchase start with https: // and the lock is activated (yellow icon at one end of the page).
- References: prefer renowned suppliers or recommended by friends or family. If you do not know the company or do not have good references site, do not buy.
- Payment: do not buy on sites where the only forms of payment accepted are bank transfer and / or deposit account.
- Privacy: read the online store's privacy policy to find out what commitments it takes on the storage and handling of your data.
- Documents: print or save all documents showing the purchase and the order confirmation (proof of payment, contract announcements, etc.), including e-mail confirmation.
- Crime: In case of swindling, register a police report. Also look for the consumer protection agencies in case of problems.
Source: Portal R3
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