Confirmed Fake Shop
Summary
Why is this warning issued?
This warning has been included because it is based on a report from Watchlist Internet. It is intended to protect other users from this type of fraud. The assessed risk is high.
How the scam works
- The fake shop advertises with a modern design and particularly low prices to attract buyers
- During the ordering process, many payment methods are advertised, but only advance payment or Bitcoin remain at checkout
- The buyer transfers the amount in advance or pays by Bitcoin
- After payment, either no goods are delivered, completely different goods are sent, or contact breaks off entirely
- Some shops use the data entered directly for further identity fraud
How to recognise it
- Missing or incorrect imprint on the page
- Prices are far below those of reputable providers
- All or almost all products are heavily discounted
- Advertised payment methods are not offered at checkout
- Only advance payment or Bitcoin payment is accepted
- Searching for the shop name together with 'Problem' or 'Betrug' yields warnings
- Confirmed as a fake shop by Watchlist Internet
- Only advance payment as the payment method
How to protect yourself
- Before purchasing, check the imprint and search for the shop name together with 'Problem' or 'Betrug' in a search engine
- Compare prices with reputable providers – if they are unrealistically cheap, caution is advised
- Pay attention to the offered payment methods when ordering – if only advance payment or Bitcoin is possible, stay away
- If payment has already been made: contact the bank or credit card provider immediately and request a refund
- Use buyer protection for PayPal payments
- Report the incident via the Watchlist Internet reporting form
What you should never do
- Do not pay in advance if only advance payment or Bitcoin is accepted
- Do not trust unrealistically low prices
- Do not hesitate to contact the bank or consumer advice centre
- Do not enter any further personal data via the shop once it has been identified as a fake shop
Frequently asked questions
Do I still have to pay if I have already placed an order?
If no payment has been made yet, do not pay under any circumstances. If payment has already been made, contact the bank or credit card provider immediately.
What happens if I do not respond?
No delivery will arrive. In the worst case, the data will be used for further fraud. Report the incident to your bank and to Watchlist Internet.
Where did they get my data?
Data may originate from previous data leaks or have been collected specifically via advertising and social media. This is not always traceable.
Will I get my money back?
With credit card or PayPal, there are chances of a refund. There is no guarantee. Contact your payment provider as soon as possible.
Where can I turn?
Contact your bank, payment provider, and consumer advice centre. You can also report the shop via the Watchlist Internet reporting form.
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Watchlist Internet ↗Update history
- 28/07/2026Description updated, Characteristics added
- 26/07/2026Warning added from an official source