Online Shopping & Retail
Fake orders, fake refunds, and stores that never send anything.
'Free Product, Just Pay Shipping' Negative-Option Trap
A 'free' item asks only for shipping, but the fine print signs you up for recurring charges you did not knowingly agree to.
Read the guide →'Get Paid to Review Products' Task Scam
A 'job' pays you to review or 'boost' products by completing tasks — but soon you must deposit your own money to unlock earnings you can never withdraw.
Read the guide →'Loyalty Points Expiring' Phish
A message says your loyalty or rewards points are about to expire and links to a fake login to 'redeem' them — stealing your account or card.
Read the guide →Amazon Scams
Fake Amazon order or account alerts pushing you to call a number or click a link to 'fix' a problem.
Read the guide →Brand-Impersonation Ad (Fake Designer Sale)
A social ad uses a real brand's name, logo, and photos to sell a 'sale' that is actually a counterfeit or non-delivery scam.
Read the guide →Fake Online Store (Counterfeit / Non-Delivery)
A slick-looking store advertises deep discounts, takes your payment, and either never ships, sends counterfeits, or keeps billing your card.
Read the guide →Fake Order-Confirmation 'Cancel Here' Phish
An email or text confirms a big order you never placed and offers a 'cancel' link or number — which leads to a fake login or a scam call.
Read the guide →Gift-Card 'Check Your Balance' Phish
A fake 'check your gift card balance' site captures your card number and PIN, letting scammers spend the balance before you do.
Read the guide →Order-Tracking Page Credential Phish
A 'track your order' link opens a fake retailer or carrier login that harvests your account credentials.
Read the guide →Too-Good Clearance / Liquidation Ad
An ad claims a store is closing or liquidating stock at unreal prices to rush you into buying from a fake shop.
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