How do you spot scams and fake products on Amazon?
Quick answer: Amazon can commingle identical inventory from different sellers, so “Ships from Amazon” does not prove the brand made the item you receive. Before buying, open…
Amazon can commingle identical inventory from different sellers, so “Ships from Amazon” does not prove the brand made the item you receive. Before buying, open the seller details, question prices far below the normal market, read the one- and two-star reviews first, and reverse-image-search photos that look copied. Keep payment and messages on Amazon; a seller asking you to pay elsewhere is a red flag. If the item is fake or never arrives, save screenshots, order details, and correspondence, then file an A-to-z Guarantee claim promptly.
Sources: Wired
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