Black Friday marks the date that starts the Christmas shopping season in the United States, in November. In Brazil, the day is set for Friday, November 26th. Brazilians expect great deals, especially for electronics. The problem is that the day is also marked by many complaints of fraud and false offers, as well as products that are not delivered.
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See some recommendations from the technology manager of Grupo PLL, technology company, Israel Pereira, to avoid disappointments on Black Friday in Brazil:
1 At the time of purchase, look for the product on the original website and not on a third-party website.
two If you opt for apps, see if the app is really from the store. “Don’t download apps from unknown stores”, warns Israel Pereira.
3 Don’t enter credit card data into apps, let alone from unknown stores
4 Before purchase, search the website of Complain here what consumers are talking about the store and the products.
5 Delete all unused apps from the phone.
6 Make sure the company really exists. “Check if the company has a physical address and customer relationship channel. At the site you can check the opening date and the owner’s name. Be wary of recently opened stores”, advises Israel.
7 Do not buy products through links, SMS or WhatsApp to avoid WhatsApp application clone.
Check out some sites that help consumers check product prices:
The site compares prices and issues notices of offers.
The site provides a list of certified stores that have committed to good practices, as well as a history of product prices and discount coupons.
The site compares prices and informs stores with the biggest discounts.
The site shows promotions and helps in finding the lowest prices for products.
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