Dangers of online shopping

 

 Windsor police are advising people to use caution when shopping online. Online shopping makes it easy to purchase and gather goods but sometimes it causes difficulties in a person’s life. 

Sgt. Steve Betteridge of Windsor Police Service reminds people to be cautious when shopping online. 

“While online shopping fraud matters are rare, the community is reminded to be vigilante and verify sources. If it sounds too good to be true, it usually is too good to be true,” said Betteridge. “Whenever people buy something online, they should not go to private places or far away from the city and do not go alone. Always go to public places such as the mall, restaurants, and in public, where adults are present.”

Sgt. Betteridge said Windsor Police are always concerned about public safety.  

Even delivery drivers have to be careful when it comes to online shopping.  

Prabhsharan Singh is a driver for Amazon in Brampton. He enjoys his work, but sometimes face difficulties while delivering. 

“When I go to deliver the material of people which is ordered by the buyer, I have to deal with some rude behaviour from people,” said Singh. 

According to Statista Research Department, there were 22.5 million people online shopping in 2019 and spent $2,000 or more per person in a year.