# Government is calling on citizens to be careful when purchasing goods or services online, and to only buy from websites that are well-known. Government’s spokesperson, Nomonde Mnukwa, says there are potential risks associated with buying and selling goods online. Mnukwa says criminals are exploiting digital platforms to defraud and harm unsuspecting individuals. She adds online shopping scams often involve scammers pretending to be legitimate online sellers, either with a fake website that looks like a legitimate trader’s site, or a fake advert on a genuine retailer’s site.
Government calls on citizens to be careful when purchasing goods or services online