Online shopping: how to avoid falling into the trap?

Online stores — it's convenient. But is it always safe?

Online shopping has long become a part of our lives. But along with comfort, the number of fraudulent schemes has also increased. Sometimes between a profitable purchase and losing money — only one carelessness

MTB Bank believes: financial literacy — is your strength.

As part of the #ShakhraiGoodbye initiative, we share simple tips that will help you protect your money when shopping online:

1. Always check the site
Have you visited an unfamiliar online store? Look carefully at the address in the browser: an extra letter, number or sign — this is already suspicious. Real brands do not skimp on details.

2. Read reviews, but not on the site itself
Best — on Google, on forums or on social networks. A perfect page without negativity — is often just a facade.

3. Avoid exclusively prepayment
If the seller does not offer other options, except for 100% prepayment — it is worth thinking about. Reliable stores always give you a choice: cash on delivery or payment upon receipt.

4. Site design and content — not small things
Grammatical errors, lack of contact information, information about returns or delivery — these are all red flags

5. Suspiciously low price — another signal
Real discounts have logic: seasonality, brand promotions, clear deadlines. If you are offered to buy equipment without a warranty with a "discount only until midnight" - trust not emotions, but common sense.

Remember: a real seller is not afraid of verification.
MTB Bank for safe transactions, financial awareness and your peace of mind in every online purchase.