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Stay Safe When Making Sales Online

Many people are taking advantage of the opportunity to sell their products or services online. Whether this is something you are looking to do in your spare time to bring in some additional funds or this is your main source of income, there is no getting away from the fact that selling items online is an excellent way to bring in money. However, there are many issues and problems associated with online retail and it is important that you make yourself aware of the potential problems you could be exposed to.

Most people are aware of the fact that buying online presents problems. There are some people out there who are keen to defraud people, and this is why a lot of people are wary of buying online or from certain parties. However, not as many people are aware of the fact that it is often the seller who is the victim of fraud when it comes to online deals and activities. This means that everyone involved with the online commerce process has to take the time to make sure that they are safe and operating in an effective manner. You may be keen to rush into making sales but you’ll find that taking the time to protect yourself will be of great benefit in the long run.

You should be wary when the Billing and Addresses are different

This isn’t always going to be the case but if the card that makes the purchase is registered with one address and you are being asked to send the item to another address, it may be that a fraudulent activity is taking place. This isn’t always the case but this style of activity is certainly a theme that has been picked up on in a range of different online frauds.

If you are concerned about the nature of the purchase, try and contact the buyer and find out more information before you allow the purchase to take place. You’ll note that when Amazon is faced with this sort of deal, they require additional information from the buyer about their card, and this could be something you should replicate to minimise the risk you face.

Check the Credit Card Address and the IP Location

Again, this isn’t going to be the solution all the time but if the credit card address and the IP location are very different, you should be concerned about the legal nature of the deal. There are sites and software programmes you can use to check the IP address of a customer and if you think that the two elements don’t match up, contact the buyer and look for more information.

Check the Email Account

It may be that the email account associated with the buyer is an indicator of a potential fraud taking place. This is why you should review the email addresses used to place an order and something like hfjt6745 at gmail.com or similar should be considered as being suspicious. In this sort of case, take the time to contact the buyer and try to find out more information before you allow the purchase to take place.

Check out the Buyers Address

There is also a great deal to be said for reviewing any potential address that you are not comfortable with. There are plenty of ways you can review an address, even using Google Maps, and if you have suspicions about an address, review it and then make a decision on whether you should conclude the sale. It can be difficult to find the time to review every sale but these steps will help you to stay safer when making online sales.

If you have been involved with online fraud, no matter what side of the activity, it is important that you seek advice and guidance from the specialists in this field. It may be that you need the services of a solicitor who is experienced and has expertise in the area of online fraud. This is vital and the sooner you call on the services of a professional who has experience in this area, the better it will be for you. If you have suffered from or experienced online fraud, taking steps to resolve the matter in an effective manner is always sensible.

Andrew Reilly is a freelance writer with a focus on news stories and consumer interest articles. He has been writing professionally for 9 years but has been writing for as long as he can care to remember. When Andrew isn’t sat behind a laptop or researching a story, he will be found watching a gig or a game of football.

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