Website Scams
Is This Website a Scam? A Practical Checklist Before You Buy
A plain-English checklist for judging whether a website is legitimate before you enter payment details.
Website Scams
Guides covering fake online shops, lookalike domains, and website verification. Learn how to check if a website is legitimate before buying or sharing details.
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Shein Fake Website Scam UK: How to Spot and Avoid It
Scammers build convincing counterfeit Shein shopping sites that look almost identical to the real thing, stealing credit card details and addresses from unsuspecting UK customers. This guide shows you exactly what to look for and how to stay safe.
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Fake Ray-Ban Website Scam UK: Spot a Copycat Store
Found a Ray-Ban site with huge discounts from a social ad? How to spot a fake Ray-Ban copycat website, buy safely, and report it in the UK.
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Fake Pandora Website UK: Spot a Counterfeit Jewellery Site
A 'Pandora' site selling charms at huge discounts? Check pandora.net and Pandora's authorised-retailer guidance before entering card details.
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Fake Online Pharmacy UK: Spot an Illegal Medicine Site
Found a site selling prescription medicine cheaply with no prescription needed? How to spot a fake online pharmacy, check it, and report it.
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Fake Nike Website Scam UK: Spot a Counterfeit Shop
Found a Nike site with huge discounts you reached from a social ad? How to spot a fake Nike website, buy safely, and report it in the UK.
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Fake ASOS Website Scam UK: Spot a Copycat Store
Found an ASOS-looking site with huge discounts from a social ad? How to spot a fake ASOS copycat website, buy safely, and report it in the UK.
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Fake UGG Website UK Scam: How to Spot Counterfeit Boot Sites
Scammers create convincing replica UGG websites to trick UK customers into buying fake boots or handing over payment details. These sites often appear in search results and social media adverts, making them hard to distinguish from the genuine UGG store.
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DHgate Scam UK: How to Spot Fake Reviews and Counterfeit Goods
DHgate is a legitimate Chinese marketplace, but UK buyers are targeted by scammers posting fake reviews, selling counterfeit items, and disappearing with payments. This guide explains the specific scam patterns and how to verify genuine sellers before buying.
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Is Wish a Scam? UK Guide to Fakes, Delays & Safe Buying
Is Wish a scam or just cheap? Wish is a real shopping app, but counterfeits, no-shows and fake 'Wish' emails are the real risks — here's how to buy safely.
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AliExpress Scam UK: How to Spot Fake Sellers and Protect Yourself
AliExpress scams typically involve fake sellers offering items at suspiciously low prices, taking payment, and either sending counterfeit goods or nothing at all. UK buyers are particularly targeted because of higher purchasing power, and scammers exploit AliExpress's dispute resolution system to avoid refunds.
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Is Temu a Scam? UK Guide to Fake Temu Offers
Temu itself is a real marketplace, but scammers impersonate it. How to spot fake Temu cashback offers, texts, and lookalike sites, and report them.