You see an ad on social media for a popular product at an unbelievable 80% discount. You click through to a slick, professional-looking website and make a purchase.
You either receive a cheap knockoff, nothing at all, or your credit card information is stolen and used for fraudulent purchases.
Red Flags
- Domain names that look slightly off (e.g.,
nike-outlet-clearance24.com) - Prices that are drastically lower than established retailers.
- Lack of physical address or legitimate contact information on the site.
Use our Domain Age Checker tool. Fake shopping sites are often registered only weeks before the ad campaign begins.