How to recognize rampant fake tech in online marketplaces

Some online retailers, such as Amazon and Walmart , allow third -party sellers to offer their products on their platforms.

This can greatly benefit small business owners who want to reach a wider audience for their products.

Scammers will really sell anything that they think will make them money, especially electronics.

Good reviews are a key sign to knowing if a product is good or not.

The federal government is now requiring online retailers to do a better job of vetting seller credentials.

The Integrity, Notification , and Fairness in Online Retail Marketplaces for Consumers (INFORM Consumers) Act went into effect in June .

The law aims to increase transparency and accountability in online marketplaces.