Detect fake online stores, counterfeit goods, and order fraud
Common Examples
Online shopping scams have exploded with the growth of social media ads and e-commerce. Fake stores, counterfeit products, and non-delivery fraud cost consumers billions every year. Paste any suspicious store message, order confirmation, or shopping platform communication for instant AI analysis.
Look for: no physical address or phone number, extremely low prices on brand name items, no secure checkout (HTTPS), recent domain registration, no or fake reviews, unusual payment methods (wire transfer, gift cards, cryptocurrency), and poor website grammar.
Contact your bank or credit card company immediately to dispute the charge and request a chargeback. Report the fake store to the FTC, the platform where you found it, and your country's consumer protection agency.
Many social media shopping ads come from legitimate stores, but scam ads are common. Always research a new store before buying: check for reviews, look up the domain age, search for complaints, and prefer stores with established return policies.
Credit cards offer the best buyer protection through chargebacks. PayPal goods and services also offers buyer protection. Avoid paying by debit card, bank transfer, cryptocurrency, or gift cards for online purchases from unknown stores.
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