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Marianne Harper

Mar 15

Corona-virus (COVID-19) - opportunity for unscrupulous traders?

I have a slightly unusual question - whilst doing price research before buying security cameras for my house I came across the below 'Statement' from a company that also sells security cameras and who I think may be your competitor.

I will try to attach print screen but if this doesn't work then, basically, there was a statement that 'due to the outbreak of Coronovirus we can only sell 4 cameras per customer, as the cameras are just incredibly amazing and we want to make sure that everyone has a chance to get one'.

I just wondered, is this just an unscrupulous self-aggrandizing PR (which I think it is) or is this a real thing?

Snake Whisperer

Mar 15

Not really being an expert, but I have also come across a few unethical businesses that attempt to benefit from the "hype" around COVID-19. I cannot see really any connection between the virus and security cameras.

Marianne Harper

Mar 15

Well, that is quite disgusting!

Snake Whisperer

Mar 15

@Marianne Harper

Unfortunately, a lot of marketing ploys are often unethical, but I do agree that this appears to be over the line.

Armsec

Mar 17

@Marianne Harper

@Snake Whisperer

, Thank you for bringing this up. It is obviously difficult for us to comment any other businesses’ policies. It does appear a little bit self-interested, not least given that it is difficult to police any such policy – users can register more than one account to place more than one order.

However, we have had an increased number of queries about security cameras for small and medium-sized offices as some businesses consider suspending office operation until the situation with the corona-virus becomes clearer. This may, perhaps, be a factor?

Hanish.T Khan

Mar 19

That is just ludicrous! It shows how far people are willing to go!

Stacey Bowder

Mar 24

That's just greed is not it?!😰