As Christmas approaches, Canadians are choosing to shop for gifts. According to the annual FedEx Holiday Shopping Survey, 57% of shoppers prefer to shop online. However, choosing a safe purchase** is the key to ensuring that your goods are delivered.
Recently, many consumers have been deceived by the presence of many big brands of fake phishing** on the Google search engine. Some consumers said that when they searched for walmart** on Google recently, they clicked on the first link of the search results without careful observation, and as a result, they entered a fake walmart**. A similar situation can be seen with other well-known brands such as Pizza Hut, Shein, Bay, Aritzia and Zara. Among them, Zara even launched a lucky wheel that would**, and Aritizia's official **fell into the same**. In this case, it is recommended that you always observe carefully when searching for ** and do not easily trust the search results. In addition, when choosing a shopping method, it may be safer and more secure to use the brand's official mobile app.
However, even if the product is successfully purchased, the consumer still cannot feel at ease if the package is not successfully received. According to the survey, 28% of shoppers have experienced a package stolen at some point, up from 24% last year and 20% in 2019. In order to avoid the loss of goods, Amazon has given some small suggestions.
First, use the shipping tracking feature. Stay up-to-date on the delivery status of your package via mobile app, SMS or email notifications. According to the survey, 61% of shoppers will use this method.
Second, if you are unable to receive your package at home, you can choose to redirect your package to a secure shipping location or to the nearest post office. This way, you can pick up your order at a convenient time without having to worry about your package sitting in the open for hours.
Additionally, providing delivery drivers with specific delivery instructions is also a great way to confirm where your package is. You can provide a buzzer** or a preferred drop-off location to ensure that the package can be easily found once it is delivered.
Finally, to ensure the receipt of the goods, the **and**Proof of Delivery services can be used. By taking a shot ** or **, it is possible to confirm that the package has been successfully delivered and easily determine its location. The survey found that 37%** of shoppers track shipments at least once a day after receiving a shipment confirmation.
Overall, the emergence of phishing** on Google's search engine poses a threat to consumers' safe shopping. In this case, similar cases are not uncommon in previous years. Not only that, but there has also been an increase in the percentage of packages stolen due to logistical issues. This series of events has had a certain impact on society, and consumers have doubts about the safety and reliability of ** shopping.
In this regard, consumers need to remain vigilant and increase safety awareness. When shopping online, you should check the authenticity and credibility of ** and avoid click phishing**. At the same time, choose a safe and secure payment method and take advantage of the shipping tracking feature to ensure the delivery of your package. In addition, consumers can also protect their rights and interests by taking a photo** or ** to ensure the delivery of the package.
Interactively, readers can share their own experiences with online shopping and discuss ways to combat phishing**. Have you had a similar experience?Have you ever encountered a similar problem while shopping?Let's share and communicate together to improve the security level of online shopping.