Shoppers warned of online purchase pitfalls

Goods bought over internet from abroad may still be liable to importation duty, says Revenue

Revenue is warning shoppers that if an online offer looks too good to be true, it probably is. In the run up to Christmas, people are being reminded they could be hit with tax and duty on online purchases once the goods arrive.

Some online deals really are just too good to be true, and what looks like an attractive offer can be an expensive or dangerous mistake, according to Revenue. It also said buyers should be wary of counterfeit goods.