Hi, guys. Is there anythg polis could do if we'v got their maybank account number (and of cos, IC number too)....Cos I'v also met such ppl online....How come there r such uncivilised person in Malaysia. Thats why E commerce could not grow positively here.....

I noticed this thread is pinned, So I'd like to add my 'Tips & Guidelines for Online Trading' here. Hopefully it could helps to cut down on con case.

Since its an online based, of cos there are real and there are fake. There are many ppl trying to make money in unethical way. I've seen many fake buyers/sellers especially from China and Nigeria (and some other countries).

To be safe, be very aware when you try to shop online. A few guidelines here:

1. When the deal is too good to be true, beware. I saw some ppl (normally from CHINA) post new laptops for less than RM100, even a kid knows its a scam! I even saw someone post up the pics of laptop which was taken by ME! (Its my mistake that I did not add on copyright words in my pic, the conman takes this opportunity to download my pics and trying to make buyer believes that they have the item on hand!) Scam reported to Ebay and the seller was deregistered. However, he could simply register a new nick and keep trying to con ppl out there.

2. Purchase only from those who is trustable, with long selling records. Check out the date of feedback left by buyers. If all left in a short term, somethg is fishy.

3. If the online auction/selling portal have I/C verification system (for eg. lelong.com), thats more reliable. IC verified members are normally genuine traders.

4. For expensive items, request for Cash On Delivery which is the safest way to conduct a business, especially on the first time dealing with a stranger. Those who are not sincere or not honest wont dare to meet up with you for the deal.

5. I've been an online seller for quite some time. From my personal experience, 99% of deals from overseas are FAKE. So, its better if you stick to deal with Malaysians or any other nationalities who is IN MALAYSIA. However, I also have successful trades with Singaporean from Singapore. But still have to be very careful.

I would be glad if anyone here could share your online trading experience with me. smile.gif