Online Shopping: Important Consumer Awareness Tips
Online shopping provides convenience, but consumers should remain careful before and after placing an order.
Before purchasing, check the product description, seller information, price, delivery conditions, return and refund policy, warranty terms and other applicable conditions.
After delivery, inspect the product and preserve relevant evidence if it is damaged, defective or materially different from what was ordered.
Online Shopping Checklist
✓ Keep the invoice
✓ Save the order ID
✓ Preserve payment confirmation
✓ Read return and refund conditions
✓ Save seller communication
✓ Photograph damaged or defective products
✓ Raise complaints promptly
Consumer awareness is an important part of safe digital shopping.
All India Consumer Council
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