Consumer Tip 1: Beware of the "Thanksgiving Appreciation Meeting" for the elderly.
At the end of the year and the beginning of the year, some unscrupulous operators often organize the elderly to participate in free receptions, symposiums, health talks, expert clinics, free travel, gifts and other sales activities in the name of "gratitude and appreciation" and "giving back to old customers" to trick the elderly consumers into buying high-quality or even "three noes" health care products, and some even use the excuse of "invalid return" or "paying a deposit for lifelong enjoyment". "There is no such thing as a free lunch", so consumers, especially elderly consumers, must stay away from such sales promotion activities as gratitude and appreciation, so as not to be deceived.
Consumer Tip 2: Treat the preferential promotion of merchants rationally.
During the Spring Festival promotion season, merchants will push coupons, discount coupons, coupons and gifts. But in use, they set many additional restrictions, such as the scope of use and duration. For example, some coupons can only be used if you buy unsalable goods, goods that will be listed soon or a specified amount, while some goods are marked with price concessions, but there is actually no discount, even higher prices of similar goods. Here, consumers are reminded that in the face of many temptations, they should be rational, consume on demand, shop around and beware of false discounts. Avoid blind shopping because of coveting discounts, or fall into the trap carefully set by businesses such as "circular shopping", "rising in the dark" and "rising first and then falling". When consumers participate in the shopping lottery, they should carefully identify the gifts and shopping discount coupons they receive, and be alert to common phenomena that infringe on consumers' legitimate rights and interests, such as "there are no three guarantees for gifts" and "discounted goods will not be returned once they are sold".
Consumer Tip 3: Be careful to scan the code to send gifts and other new scams.
As the Spring Festival approaches, there are always many activities such as giving away milk, cooking oil, food and craft gifts at the entrance of supermarkets and shopping malls, but some "gifts" require consumers to scan the QR code to follow WeChat, fill in the ID number, mobile phone number and nodding video. These "gifts" involving personal information are often new scams that have been carefully packaged. Liars use the obtained information to open accounts and loans, so that consumers unconsciously bear huge debts. Remind consumers not to be greedy and cheap, and always beware of personal information disclosure.
Consumer Tip 4: Be cautious when handling prepaid cards.
The Spring Festival is the peak period for the promotion of prepaid cards or renewal cards in catering, beauty salons, fitness and entertainment, car washing and laundry services. At this point, consumers should carefully understand the credit status of the merchants, pay attention to the fact that the recharge amount should not be too large, and confirm the relevant service contents in writing. It is best to sign an agreement with the merchant to issue invoices and save them with credit cards and other documents. After each consumption, you should ask the operators for relevant vouchers to prevent consumers from lacking evidence of rights protection after the illegal operators run away.
Consumer Tip 5: You need to be careful when booking New Year's Eve dinner.
The "overlord clause" has become a typical infringement phenomenon that cannot be avoided in recent years. Therefore, consumers should try to choose restaurants that they are familiar with, have a good reputation, operate in good faith, and are safe and reliable when booking New Year's Eve dinner. New Year's Eve dinner is usually a fixed set meal. It is best to choose dishes on the spot. Don't be confused by fancy dishes. Try to find out the name, content, specifications and price of each dish. What are the specific charges for the New Year's Eve dinner, such as whether you can bring your own drinks, whether there is a minimum consumption, whether there is a bottle opening fee, a private room fee, a deposit, and liability for breach of contract. To avoid unnecessary consumer disputes caused by insufficient evidence of rights protection due to poor telephone appointment or thoughtlessness in the later period.
Consumer Tip 6: Be careful when traveling.
Consumers who travel through travel agencies during the Spring Festival should try to choose travel agencies with legal qualifications, large scale and good reputation. Don't blindly pursue low prices, beware of low-priced tours, selling health products at high prices, shopping all the way or implying various extra charges. Sign a travel contract in the business premises of the travel agency, clearly stipulating the itinerary, hotel standards, shopping times, charging items, liability for breach of contract, etc. To avoid disputes in the future. Be careful to buy the medicinal materials, gold, silver and jade recommended by the tour guide during the trip, and keep the shopping voucher. Special reminder to choose OTA website (online travel platform) to book hotels, air tickets, tickets, etc. When settling accounts, we must see clearly whether there are unnecessary service items for consumers, so as to avoid the trap of bundling sales by merchants.
Self-driving or go on road trip is becoming a fashion choice for more and more consumers to travel during the Spring Festival. Every year, there are various disputes caused by car/car rental accidents. Therefore, consumers should pay attention to the following matters when renting a car: first, choose and choose car rental enterprises, vehicles and drivers with legal business qualifications and high integrity; Second, carefully examine and sign the contract, paying special attention to the vehicle model, time and place of returning the car, pricing method, deposit amount, advance payment, accident claim, liability for breach of contract, insurance claim, etc. Third, when lifting the car, carefully check the condition of the car and the oil. If there is any problem, negotiate with the lessor in time and ask for changing cars or taking photos to leave evidence. Don't choose a "black car" without operational qualification, otherwise it will be difficult for passengers to get corresponding claims in case of a safety accident.
Consumer Tip 7: Be careful when choosing housekeeping.
As the Spring Festival approaches, consumers' demand for housekeeping is increasing, and housekeeping companies have also launched various preferential activities such as "courtesy in handling cards" and "group purchase promotion". Some consumers found that people were empty after handling the preferential membership cards of domestic companies, and some were told afterwards that the prepaid card had restrictions such as "cannot be used before the Spring Festival" and "except holidays". Some domestic companies delay arranging home service on the grounds of busy business, and some domestic workers with "timed discount cards" deliberately delay the time. To this end, remind consumers to choose formal enterprises with relatively strong strength and sound employment system when choosing domestic service; Read the terms of service or contract carefully and make the terms as detailed as possible; Don't give the "deposit" or "security deposit" to the domestic service company or handle a large prepaid card easily, and it is best to pay it on time; Try to stagger the peak period; Online group buying "timed discount cards" should also communicate with merchants in advance; Don't let domestic helpers work alone or engage in dangerous work at high altitude without protective measures, so as not to bear unnecessary property and personal losses; After receiving the service, check the cleaning results on site to avoid disputes afterwards; Don't "make private appointments" with domestic service personnel to avoid difficulties in safeguarding rights after problems arise.
Consumer Tip 8: Buy less fireworks to reduce pollution.
At the end of each year, fireworks and firecrackers also usher in the peak consumption season. Relevant environmental monitoring data show that the "contribution rate" of fireworks and firecrackers to local and short-term inhalable particulate matter can not be ignored. We advocate reducing purchases, setting off fireworks and firecrackers in a civilized way, practicing the consumption pattern of green, low-carbon and environmental protection, and having a green, low-carbon and environmental protection Spring Festival. Consumers should pay special attention to safety when setting off fireworks and firecrackers, and pay attention to the quality and brand of goods when buying fireworks and firecrackers to prevent the risk of personal and property injuries caused by shoddy goods.
Consumer Tip 9: Pay attention to safety when skiing and playing in the playground.
Taking relatives and friends to ski, or taking family and children to the playground, is the most common way of mass entertainment during the Spring Festival. In order to reduce the occurrence of ski accidents, consumers should choose regular ski resorts with complete safety facilities, and at the same time enhance their awareness of safety protection, use professional ski equipment and wear safety protection equipment. Before skiing, carefully read the safety signs and signs in the field, check the schematic diagram of the ski resort, understand the general situation of the ski resort, pay attention to safety protection, and choose the skiing events with corresponding difficulty levels according to your own conditions.
Pay more attention to safety when playing in the playground, stay in the designated area in strict accordance with the regulations of the playground, don't stay in front of the amusement facilities, and quickly pass the amusement settings. When using amusement facilities, carefully check or assist children to carefully check safety equipment such as seat belts, fasten seat belts, wear safety equipment, put down safety bars, observe safe operation methods, and minimize potential safety hazards.
Consumer Tips 10: Avoid extravagance and waste, and celebrate the holidays in a civilized way.
It is the traditional virtue of the Chinese nation to be thrifty and oppose extravagance and waste. During the Spring Festival, we should gradually develop the habit of reasonable consumption, adhere to living within our means, do not compare with luxury and blindly consume, consciously implement the relevant regulations and disciplines of the central government in our lives, consciously avoid extravagance and waste, and celebrate the holidays in a civilized manner.
Consumers Association also reminds consumers to form a good habit of asking for and saving invoices when spending. When disputes with merchants cannot be settled through consultation, please call 123 15 or complain to consumer associations at all levels about rights protection.
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