Proliferation of e-store fraud

A few days ago the Ministry of Development proceeded to impose a fine of 120,000 euros on an online store based in Larissa and at the same time suspended the operation of the store in question, as this possibility is now provided for by consumer protection legislation.

Still, even if the fraud becomes widely known - first mainly through related reports on special consumer forums or forums for technological products - or even if the ministry imposes a fine and shuts down the operation of the online store, fraudsters are not deterred. They immediately set up another one, or rather have it ready by the time the negative reviews on social media begin. Usually the new store appears to be under a different owner and with a similar brand name. In the last identified occurrence, that in Larissa, the same owner, same headquarters and a similar brand name have appeared.

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