Online shopping is practical, but unfortunately it also magically attracts fraudsters. They always set new traps when buying online.

Names and prices can expose fake online shops. Don't get involved in payments to supposed trust companies. Cash payment and personal delivery are to be preferred in the case of classifieds portals. The problem with these portals is that you know even less who is facing you than with classic online shopping, says Thorsten Behrens of consumer protection portal "Watchlist Internet" The scam with supposed couriers or freight forwarders is also widespread.