Post by Ismail AbdulAzeez on Jun 20, 2021 22:12:06 GMT 1
Ways You Can Be Scammed On AliExpress And How To Detect And Avoid Them -Part 1
With this article we are going to start a series on this very important topic, it is important for both new and experienced importers. Fraudsters are introducing new tricks all the time.
AliExpress is a member of Alibaba group, one of China’s top online marketplaces. It is a top brand known all over the world for stocking cheap products backed by solid buyer protection.
Of a truth, majority of sellers on the platform are sincere but like everything on this imperfect earth, there are people whose actions will always tilt to evil.
I have been scammed a few times on the platform, but on all cases I got my refund due mainly to a very strong refund policy by the management of the company.
The group values its brand so much that they put a lot of policies in place to protect buyers from being scammed. But the problem is that many buyers do not take time to go through all written terms and conditions for buyers on many ecommerce platforms.
In this article we will look at ways you can detect scams on the platform and how to avoid them. If you take full advantage of the platform’s fraud protection systems, they will go a long way in keeping your purchases safe on AliExpress.
Let us look at some ways you can reduce your chances of being scammed or duped on AliExpress.com.
The best way to have a good business experience on AliExpress is to be fully prepared for anything. Do not leave anything to chance, or trust any seller by leaving your flanks open.
I always like to check when the store was opened. When was the store opened? This information helps you to have an idea of the credibility and longevity of the store; though this does not mean that old stores cannot scam you; but if the store is less than a year, be careful in buying high priced items from there. Their quality and credibility have not been validated yet.
Do not pay Sellers Offline
The management of the platform has provided a payment system within the website that is backed by a solid buyer’s protection protocol. You must Pay only through the buy now button on the seller’s product page.
When you pay through the website’s payment system, AliExpress will withhold your payment in a sort of escrow account until you confirm the receipt of the product in good condition.
This is the only way AliExpress can be responsible for your payment, otherwise if a fraudulent supplier asks you for payment outside the secure AliExpress payment system and you succumb to that, AliExpress will not be responsible for that in case of fraud.
Create an Account and always communicate with the seller through the AliExpress Platform.
It is very important to contact the seller via the platform before making any payment whatsoever. When you do that, there will be evidence of all your communication with the seller officially.
When you need clarifications about some features of the product, do it through the platform. There is always a feedback tab on the product page of the supplier, you can click on the contact us now and leave your message for the seller.
Do not trust any seller you met on the internet, you may not know the intentions of everybody; always be on guard as anything can happen.
If you have taken your time to communicate with the seller through official channels, the communication can be reviewed by the management in case of a dispute. Doing this can make you get a full refund as you can prove that you took your time to make sure that the seller delivers the correct product to you as stated in the product page.
Be extra careful with products showing very low prices.
Products with very low prices sometimes pose danger to the ignorant and greedy buyers. These products may be counterfeits, sellers must polish their products on most ecommerce platforms to attract the customer; you therefore have to be careful so that you do not buy counterfeit products.
Some buyers going to the platform with the mind that the site is for low or cheap prices are most likely to fall for such tricks. You need to be careful with such products, read the descriptions very well to be sure you understand what it is all about before paying.
Stay with us as we will be bringing to you more ways that you can be scammed on AliExpress.
With this article we are going to start a series on this very important topic, it is important for both new and experienced importers. Fraudsters are introducing new tricks all the time.
AliExpress is a member of Alibaba group, one of China’s top online marketplaces. It is a top brand known all over the world for stocking cheap products backed by solid buyer protection.
Of a truth, majority of sellers on the platform are sincere but like everything on this imperfect earth, there are people whose actions will always tilt to evil.
I have been scammed a few times on the platform, but on all cases I got my refund due mainly to a very strong refund policy by the management of the company.
The group values its brand so much that they put a lot of policies in place to protect buyers from being scammed. But the problem is that many buyers do not take time to go through all written terms and conditions for buyers on many ecommerce platforms.
In this article we will look at ways you can detect scams on the platform and how to avoid them. If you take full advantage of the platform’s fraud protection systems, they will go a long way in keeping your purchases safe on AliExpress.
Let us look at some ways you can reduce your chances of being scammed or duped on AliExpress.com.
The best way to have a good business experience on AliExpress is to be fully prepared for anything. Do not leave anything to chance, or trust any seller by leaving your flanks open.
I always like to check when the store was opened. When was the store opened? This information helps you to have an idea of the credibility and longevity of the store; though this does not mean that old stores cannot scam you; but if the store is less than a year, be careful in buying high priced items from there. Their quality and credibility have not been validated yet.
Do not pay Sellers Offline
The management of the platform has provided a payment system within the website that is backed by a solid buyer’s protection protocol. You must Pay only through the buy now button on the seller’s product page.
When you pay through the website’s payment system, AliExpress will withhold your payment in a sort of escrow account until you confirm the receipt of the product in good condition.
This is the only way AliExpress can be responsible for your payment, otherwise if a fraudulent supplier asks you for payment outside the secure AliExpress payment system and you succumb to that, AliExpress will not be responsible for that in case of fraud.
Create an Account and always communicate with the seller through the AliExpress Platform.
It is very important to contact the seller via the platform before making any payment whatsoever. When you do that, there will be evidence of all your communication with the seller officially.
When you need clarifications about some features of the product, do it through the platform. There is always a feedback tab on the product page of the supplier, you can click on the contact us now and leave your message for the seller.
Do not trust any seller you met on the internet, you may not know the intentions of everybody; always be on guard as anything can happen.
If you have taken your time to communicate with the seller through official channels, the communication can be reviewed by the management in case of a dispute. Doing this can make you get a full refund as you can prove that you took your time to make sure that the seller delivers the correct product to you as stated in the product page.
Be extra careful with products showing very low prices.
Products with very low prices sometimes pose danger to the ignorant and greedy buyers. These products may be counterfeits, sellers must polish their products on most ecommerce platforms to attract the customer; you therefore have to be careful so that you do not buy counterfeit products.
Some buyers going to the platform with the mind that the site is for low or cheap prices are most likely to fall for such tricks. You need to be careful with such products, read the descriptions very well to be sure you understand what it is all about before paying.
Stay with us as we will be bringing to you more ways that you can be scammed on AliExpress.