South Africa Black Friday Advisory 2024

Black Friday is coming - Be Aware 

Prepared by : Independent SAPAC Reporter
Article Classification: Public Notification & Warning 
Image courtesy: SAPAC Professionals and Contractors

 

 
Areas: Southern Africa, Northern Cape, Western Cape, Cape Winelands, Free State, Gauteng, North West Province, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Natal 

 

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Black Friday offers a unique opportunity for consumers to secure significant savings. However, the intense promotional activity and time-limited nature of these deals can create a fertile ground for unscrupulous practices. To protect yourself from potential scams and ensure a safe shopping experience, consider the following tips:

Pre-Black Friday Preparation:

• Research Product & service Pricing: Before Black Friday, familiarize yourself with the typical retail prices of items you intend to purchase. This will help you accurately assess the value of any advertised discounts. This goes for the following products & services
  
  - Eco friendly materials,
  - Energy - efficient appliances,
  - Green building services,
  - Reclaimed wood,
  - Energy - efficient windows
  - Solar panels and Inverters (All)
  - Lithium batteries (All)
  - Free or discounted installation rates
  - Aluminum windows and awnings 
  - Cement and concrete products 
  - Hand Tools on Facebook Market Place
  - Free Installations 
  - Call out Fees and Others..
  
  
• Check Contractor Authenticity: Exercise caution when encountering Black Friday deals on social media. Ensure that the advertiser is a legitimate business entity. If in doubt, contact SAPAC (Link Below)

Black Friday Shopping Precautions:

• Scrutinize Online Contractors: Be wary of online contractors and retailers with questionable websites or suspicious contact information. Verify the legitimacy of the website's address and ensure it aligns with the physical location of the business. If in doubt ask SAPAC for assistance its FREE. 
  
  
• Beware of Implausibly Low Prices: While Black Friday offers substantial discounts, be cautious of deals that seem too good to be true. Extremely low prices may indicate fraudulent activity. Exercise extreme caution.
  
  
• Report Suspicious Activity: If you encounter any suspicious advertising or online scams, report them to the relevant authorities (obtain a SAPS Case number) Contact SAPAC. 

Additional Tips:

• Secure Payment Methods: Refrain from placing orders online without the consultation of a registered professional contractor. It is better to work through a contractor than just purchasing online for certain hardware. If you are in doubt contact SAPAC. (SAPAC assist free of charge)
  
  
• Be Mindful of Social Media Scams: Be cautious of social media advertisements, especially those that seem too enticing. Verify the authenticity of the advertiser and avoid sharing personal information or making payments through untrusted channels. Never perform Payments through unknown means. Only use Bank and or direct EFT payments.
  
  IF YOU REQUIRE ACCESS TO THE SCAMS DIRECTORY OF SAPAC GET IN CONTACT WITH SAPAC