Scammers use social engineering techniques, posing as a trusted person or company in some cases in official electronic communication, usually through email or text messages, in some cases through telephone calls and social networks.
At Carttalog.com, we are committed to the fight against online fraud and actively warn users to stay vigilant not to become victims to online scams.
Online Scams and How to Spot and Avoid Them
What are online scams?
Online scams are fraudulent schemes that deceive individuals into providing personal information or money under false pretences.
How do online scams work?
- Online scammers often create fake listings or profiles to attract potential victims. They may request payment in advance for goods or services that they have no intention of delivering.
- Red flags include requests for payment via wire transfer, sellers unwilling to provide additional information, and listings with unusually low prices.
- Keep your personal information confidential and avoid sharing sensitive details with unknown users on the platform.
- If you have been scammed, contact Carttalog immediately and report the incident to the relevant authorities for assistance.
- DO NOT provide any IBAN or card information on pages you do not know
- Check to see the sender email, if you do not know the sender do not click on any links in the email.
- If you receive an email or phone call claiming to be someone you or family, if you are not sure about the email or phone call, hang up and call the person you know after a few minutes. Do your due diligence before making any transaction online.
How can you contribute to making Carttalog a safer marketplace for all users?
By remaining vigilant, reporting suspicious activity, and following safe trading practices, you can help create a secure environment for buyers and sellers on Carttalog.com.
Security notice!
At Carttalog, we value your privacy and security. We will never send you payment requests by SMS or email addresses that do not come from carttalog.com. All our emails addresses end with carttalog.com. If you receive any requests claiming to be from Carttalog, we strongly suggest you ignore them and do not click on any links they may contain for your own security. Also report such messages to Carttalog immediately.