Beware of online deals that are too good to be true
Ontario residents are reporting negative experiences with online clothing retailers that advertise heavily discounted items on social media. Consumers often receive low-quality or incorrectly sized goods and face prohibitive shipping costs when attempting to return items to international warehouses.
Why it matters
The rise of deceptive e-commerce advertising poses a significant risk to consumer protection and highlights the importance of vetting unknown online retailers.
Two Ontario women are sharing their story after clothing purchases they made online turned out to be not what they expected.
The report focuses on consumer advocacy and safety warnings based on personal accounts and expert advice.
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