Check fake shops before you pay
Identify warning signs of fake online shops and risky offers before making a payment or sharing personal data.
Recognize warning signs
Extremely low prices, unverifiable contact information, pressure to pay and bank-transfer-only checkout may signal fraud. HTTPS alone does not confirm a trustworthy business.
Verify independently
Review the seller's legal details, returns policy, domain history, independent reviews and payment protections. Evaluate several signals instead of relying on a single badge.
What to do next
If you already paid, contact your payment provider immediately. Preserve receipts and screenshots and consider reporting the case to consumer protection or law enforcement.
Public advisory headlines do not prove a product or website is safe. Confirm important details with the original publisher.