Scam Academy

Recognise a fake online shop

A polished storefront can still be fraudulent. Check the domain, business identity, payment pressure and whether the offer makes sense.

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Warning signs

The domain is new, misspelled or unrelated to the store name.
Huge discounts apply to almost everything and the countdown never really ends.
Contact, returns or company information is missing or inconsistent.
The shop pushes irreversible payment methods or refuses normal buyer protection.

What to do

Check the exact domain before paying, not just the logo or store name.
Look for independent evidence of the business rather than testimonials hosted by the shop itself.
Use payment methods that provide normal dispute or chargeback protection.

Test yourself

A store offers every premium product at 80% off and accepts only bank transfer. What should you do?

Pay quickly before the sale ends. Treat the combination as high risk and verify the business independently before paying. Trust it if the site has a padlock icon.

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Put knowledge into action

Educational guidance is not a safety guarantee. Check current evidence before trusting an unknown message or address.

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