As this year's Consumer Electronics Show nears its end, fraudsters are trying to steal people's money by pretending to sell devices that were seen at the expo. Certain ecommerce sites are especially attractive for these criminals to sell gadgets in bulk for low prices, according to a report by OpSec Security.
"Our analysis and experience in this market space point to the belief that tablet technologies are likely to be threatened by counterfeiters," said OpSec Security president of brand protection Tom Taylor. "Whether it's through clever manipulation of photos on auction sites or simply a 'too good to be true' bargain, many consumers may fall prey to these scammers if not properly educated."
OpSec advises people to look at the prices before anything else. If a deal seems too good to be true, the tablet may be a counterfeit. Additionally, people should look at the model name and design to determine if it is real and has the same colors as the original. People should also note if there is a warranty or not, as this could be a dead giveaway.
According to Gartner, just fewer than 23 million Android-based tablets will be sold in 2012, while 69 million iPads will be delivered. People should be sure that these devices are the real thing before making a serious investment.
