With the growing popularity of smartwatches globally, many counterfeit products are available on the Internet. And except you’re using a reputable smartwatch like the huawei smart watch, you may not be able to tell the difference very quickly. For reputable smartwatch brands, it’s easy to identify a counterfeit product from a real one because of the serial numbers they possess. So it is as simple as asking for the serial number of the wristwatch before you purchase any smartwatch.Â
The truth is, generally, it’s hard for you to identify a counterfeit from a genuine product. With hundreds of brands producing smartwatches, you can get into the wrong hands online relatively easily. Although often than not, whenever you fall into the wrong hands, your greed mostly has a hand in it. Because of the incredibly low prices, we mainly make the mistake of jumping at a smartwatch deal.Â
In this guide, we’ll be discussing how you can avoid scams when you’re looking to buy a smartwatch on the Internet.Â
Don’t just click on low deals
It’s normal as a human to want to get the lowest prices on smartwatches and any other devices you want to get. But sometimes, some prices aren’t just low; they are impossible. For instance, let’s assume the average range for a smartwatch is between $100 and $500, depending on their features. The more features the smartwatch has, the higher features it has, the higher the prices get. If you see a deal offering you a smartwatch for maybe $20, it seems like a good deal, but it’s surely impossible. In your best interest, we’ll advise that you don’t bother clicking on the link as it may be dangerous for your device and your banking details. But if you do, ensure you’re visiting a secure site.Â
Buy from the brand themselves or registered retailers
The best way to get devices from any brand is to buy from the producers themselves. Most brands like Huawei, Apple, Microsoft, amongst others, have official websites where you can make a purchase. Asides from the surety of getting an authentic product, you are sure that if there are any issues with the product, you can make complaints directly to the product’s owner. Usually, ordering from these producers may take some time. So if you don’t have the luxury of time on your side, you can try to use a registered retailer.Â
Check Website Url
As much as possible, try to type in the URL of any website you’re surfing by yourself. That way, you can be sure of the spelling of the website. Some fake online stores try to copy the names of reputable brands with their website. For instance, instead of spelling Apple, the websites may spell it as Apple. That way, you can easily get fake websites. Another way to identify good websites is through the padlock icon beside the website. You can click this padlock icon to confirm the authenticity of the website.Â
ConclusionÂ
Smartwatches getting popular is only increasing the possibility of fake wristwatches. If you’re planning to buy a smartwatch online, you may want to follow the procedures above, so you don’t get into the wrong hands.Â