Stay vigilant against cyber frauds while shopping online this Diwali

Diwali and Dhanteras just around the corner, online shopping is set to soar. This time of year is not only a peak for e-commerce but also a prime opportunity for digital fraudsters. With the increase in transactions on e-commerce platforms, shoppers must be more vigilant than ever to avoid falling victim to scams.

- ANJALI SINGH

Mr. Shikhar Aggarwal, Chairman of BLS E-Services, a subsidiary of BLS International, is a digital service provider emphasizes the importance of shopping from trusted and secure websites. "One of the most important steps is ensuring that the website URL contains 'https'. Always avoid opening links or offers that seem too good to be true," he warns. Scammers frequently create fake sales or fraudulent e-commerce websites designed to trap unsuspecting buyers into revealing personal information or making unwise purchases.