Beware of dishonest online merchants, consumers told

Keeping track: Consumers shopping at Cold Storage in Gurney Plaza, Penang. KPDNKK carried out a check at the supermarket recently.

KUALA SELANGOR: As more Malaysians buy goods online, an increasing number of them are falling prey to unscrupulous merchants.

With the current year-end festive season, new school term in January and the coming Chinese New Year celebration in February, the number of online scams is likely to soar as more consumers look for bargains.