How to help avoid online dropshipping

If you've been scrolling online, the chances are you've come across an advert for a dropshipping scheme. This is where a third-party buys products from a wholesaler and sells them to you with a mark-up, having never seen the product for themselves. Although it's not illegal, it's easy for scammers to exploit the system. Lawyer Denise Nurse explains how to spot the signs that a dropshipping scheme is shady, and gives her beginner's guide to buying online, including why you should give a new business a call before you decide to buy.

To watch this in full and with subtitles, go to iPlayer and search for Morning Live from 23/05/25.