November 25, 2023 NewsOrient
News Desk

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has warned Nigerian consumers of possible increase in the operation of fake online stores designed to scam unsuspecting consumers during the ‘Black Friday’ sales.

The Commission gave the warning on Thursday in Abuja in a statement by Mr Babatunde Irukera, the Commission’s Executive Vice Chairman.

News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) quoted him as saying: “FCCPC has received credible intelligence that the customary seasonal sales at deep discount on a specific Friday, otherwise known as “Black Friday”, may witness an increase of fake online stores by 135 per cent.

“This is including scams, misrepresentation and other exploitative conduct.

“This information is corroborated by publicly available reports such as Netcraft.

“For reports and inquiries, please visit our website at www.fccpc.gov.ng and follow us on our social media handles: @fccpcnigeria or fccpcnigeria.”

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~ NewsOrient