Online shoppers urged to be more cautious

123 RF / Pop Nukoonrat

Consumers need to be more vigilant when they're shopping online.

That's the message from Dubai's Department of Economic Development (DED).

However, authorities say they have no jurisdiction when it comes online sites that aren't registered in the UAE.

Ahmad Al Zaabi, Director of Consumer Protection at the DED, explains what shoppers can do to make sure they're protected.

More from Business News

On Virgin Radio today

Trending on Virgin Radio

  • Bassem Youssef

    One of the most talked about comedians in the world takes over The Kris Fade Show. Watch the full interview here...

  • Ed Sheeran - UAE EXCLUSIVE

    Latest album, what happened with BTS, raising a baby girl, eye surgery, and more!

  • Untold Dubai

    It arrived: The UAE's First Mega Music Festival at Expo City Dubai!

  • Mais Vault on the Kris Fade Show!

    The boys tried their 'pick up' lines on Mais Vault and things did not go according to plan...