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● Demo A fake webshop used as teaching material — not a real store. Never place a real order here.
Spotting fake webshops

A deal that's too good to be true?

Below is a convincing-looking webshop with 14 hidden warning signs. Pick a mode: reveal the signals with explanations, or test yourself and find them on your own.

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⚠ Not secure http://mega-outlet-korting-nl.shop-deals24.top/aanbieding 1
Signal 1 ¡ Suspicious URLNo padlock and "http" instead of "https". Watch for strange endings like .top, .shop or .xyz and words like "outlet-korting" that imitate a well-known name. The real domain here is shop-deals24.top.
DealsElectronicsFashionContact
đŸ”Ĩ Sale ends in 14:59 — after that all discounts disappear! 2
Signal 2 ¡ Fake time pressureA countdown clock that restarts on every visit is designed to rush you. Real discounts don't vanish within 15 minutes. Always take the time to check.
-85% 3
Signal 3 · Unrealistic discountDiscounts of 70–90% on popular branded products are almost never real. A new designer coat for a fraction of the price is a classic lure of fake shops.
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Official ¡ Designer

Luxury Winter Coat — Limited Edition

★★★★★ 4.9 · 12,480 reviews 4
Signal 4 ¡ Too-perfect reviewsThousands of near-perfect ratings on a store you've never heard of? Often fake. Look the store up separately via Google and check independent sites like Trustpilot.
â‚Ŧ29.95 â‚Ŧ199.95
You save â‚Ŧ170.00! 5
Signal 5 ¡ Fake "was" priceA sky-high crossed-out "old price" makes the deal look bigger than it is. Always compare the price with other, well-known stores.
Only 2 left in stock — 37 people are viewing this now 6
Signal 6 ¡ Artificial scarcity"Only 2 left" and "37 people viewing now" are often invented counters that build pressure. Trustworthy stores don't need to hurry you.
Pay with: Bank transfer Crypto Gift card 7
Signal 7 · Only unsafe paymentOnly prepayment by transfer, crypto or gift cards? Big alarm — you'll never get that money back. Trustworthy shops offer iDEAL, credit card or pay-after-delivery with buyer protection.
🛡ī¸ 100% Safety guaranteed 8
Signal 8 ¡ Fake trustmarksLogos like "Thuiswinkel Waarborg" or "Trustmark" are easily copied. Click them: a real trustmark links to that organisation's official register page. Does nothing happen? Fake.
🚚 Free shipping
↩ī¸ 30-day returns
More top deals for you
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Signal 12 ¡ Stolen product photoFake shops often use stolen photos from the official manufacturer or other shops. Drop the image into Google Lens: if it appears on countless suspicious sites, be on your guard.
Smartphone Pro Max 512GB
🎁 FREE — you only pay â‚Ŧ4.95 shipping 11
Signal 11 ¡ Free-gift bait"Free product, you only pay shipping" is a well-known trap. Often there's a hidden subscription behind it, or your card details get misused. Nobody gives away expensive products for nothing.
â‚Ŧ0.00 â‚Ŧ1,299.-
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Luxury Watch Waterproof — Best Quality Guarantee For You 14
Signal 14 ¡ Poor machine translationClunky, auto-translated text ("Order now for best quality guarantee!") gives away a foreign fake shop. A local store writes in fluent, correct language.
Order now fast for avoid disappointment! Very beautiful gift for everyone peoples.
â‚Ŧ19.99 â‚Ŧ249.-

What customers say

Anna K.★★★★★

Fast delivery and top quality!! Really a must for everyone!!!

John★★★★★

Best purchase ever. Will definitely order again.

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Signal 9 ¡ Vague, over-the-top reviewsOnly short, gushing 5-star reactions with no photos, dates or critical notes? Often fake. Real review sections also contain mixed and detailed experiences.
Š 2026 MegaOutlet ¡ no company registration ¡ no address 10
Signal 10 · No real company detailsNo registration number, no physical address, no phone number — only a contact form or free email address. A trustworthy store is always findable and reachable.
 ✉ megaoutlet.deals@gmail.com 13
Signal 13 ¡ Free email addressContact only via a free address like megaoutlet.deals@gmail.com? A serious business uses email on its own domain (info@company.com). Free addresses are anonymous and gone in an instant.
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The checklist

What to look out for?

14 rules of thumb to tell a trustworthy webshop from a fake one.

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01 ¡ URL

Check the address

https with a padlock, and a normal domain. Watch out for odd endings (.top/.xyz) and brand names that are spelled slightly differently.

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02 ¡ Pressure

Distrust the clock

Countdown timers and "sale ends soon" are meant to rush you. Always take your time to check.

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03 ¡ Price

Too good to be true?

85% off branded products almost never happens. Compare with known stores — an absurdly low price is bait.

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04 ¡ Reviews

Check ratings separately

Look the store up on Google and Trustpilot. Thousands of perfect reviews on an unknown shop are suspicious.

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05 ¡ Was-price

Distrust the "old price"

A sky-high crossed-out price makes the deal look bigger. Always compare with other stores.

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06 ¡ Scarcity

Ignore fake counters

"Only 2 left", "37 people viewing now" — usually made up to create pressure. Don't let it rush you.

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07 ¡ Payment

How can you pay?

Only prepay, crypto or gift card? Stop. Choose iDEAL, credit card or pay-after-delivery.

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08 ¡ Trustmark

Click the logo

A real trustmark links to the official register. Does nothing happen? Then it's fake.

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09 ¡ Language

Watch the wording

Bad translations, spelling mistakes and excessive exclamation marks often point to a hastily built fake shop.

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10 ¡ Details

Who's behind it?

Look for a registration number, address and phone number. No real contact details = big risk.

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11 ¡ Gift

Free? Almost never

"Free iPhone, just pay shipping" is a classic trick to grab your card details or sign you up for a subscription.

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12 ¡ Photo

Check the image

The same photo on dozens of shops? Do a reverse image search (Google Lens) to find the real source.

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13 ¡ Email

Look at the contact

A webshop reachable only via gmail.com or hotmail.com is suspicious. A real business emails from its own domain.

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14 ¡ Translation

Clunky language

Awkward sentences and odd word choices point to a foreign fake shop that had its text auto-translated.

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Tip

When in doubt: don't buy

Feeling hesitant? Search the shop name + "review" or "scam". Still in doubt? Then simply don't order.

✅ Green flags of a trustworthy webshop

  • The address starts with https:// and the domain is normal and correctly spelled, with no odd additions.
  • Clear company details: a registration number, a physical address and a real phone number or email address.
  • Safe payment options with buyer protection: iDEAL, credit card or pay-after-delivery (Klarna, AfterPay).
  • A real, clickable trustmark (e.g. Thuiswinkel Waarborg) that links to the official register.
  • Realistic prices and ratings you can also find on independent sites.
  • Calm, correct text without time pressure or over-the-top promises.
● Educational material
Not a real webshop ¡ all names, prices and reviews are fictional

Disclaimer: this page is for educational purposes only. It is a simulated webshop with no relation to any existing company. Never place a real order or payment here.

An educational demo by Apptimate ¡ apptimate.nl

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