Money
Cash on delivery
In Turkish: Kapıda ödeme
Paying the courier when the parcel arrives. It spares your card details, but still check what you are paying for.
Cash on delivery keeps your card number away from an unknown shop, which is a good reason to choose it for a new seller. The risk moves to the doorstep: the parcel may not match what you ordered.
Scammers also use it in reverse: a parcel you never ordered arrives and the courier asks for money. Ask who sent it, check it against your orders, and refuse if you do not recognise it. Whether you may open it before paying depends on the company and the rules, so ask in advance.
What to do
- Pay only for parcels you ordered, and check the sender name on the label.
- Ask the courier or the shop whether you may inspect it before paying.
- Keep the order confirmation so you can compare it with the parcel.