Pros:
– Increased awareness of the issue prompts better security measures
– Collaboration between law enforcement agencies to track down and prosecute the criminals – Increases public awareness about the potential risks of online shopping – May lead to stricter regulations and policies to prevent refund fraud
– Potential for increased trust in the e-commerce industry if the issue is successfully addressed
Cons:
– Financial losses for companies like Walmart and Amazon
– Customer trust may be undermined, resulting in decreased sales – Potential for negative impact on the overall economy
– Increased workload and resource allocation required to combat the fraud
– Possible need for additional fees or stricter return policies to cover losses and prevent further fraud
According to authorities, a criminal organization has been enlisting legitimate customers to carry out deceptive returns on e-commerce purchases which are later resold for a financial gain.
