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 shop advertises with a professional design and extremely low prices to attract bargain hunters
- You select a product and go through the ordering process
- At checkout, only advance payment (bank transfer) or Bitcoin is offered as a payment method – both without the possibility of a chargeback
- You transfer the amount in advance
- After payment, one of three things happens: nothing is delivered at all, you receive completely wrong goods/counterfeit branded products, or the order only serves to collect data
- Your entered data (address, payment information) may be misused for further fraud
How to recognise it
- Missing or incorrect legal notice (reputable shops sometimes steal company data from real sites – check the data)
- Unbeatably low prices that are well below those of reputable providers
- Limited payment methods: exclusively advance payment or Bitcoin instead of secure methods with chargeback options
- New, little-known shop without reliable reviews
- Advertised payment methods do not match those actually offered
- Confirmed as a fake shop by Watchlist Internet
- Advance payment as the only payment method
- Unrealistically low prices on branded goods
How to protect yourself
- Before ordering, check the legal notice and independently verify the data listed there (name, address, commercial register)
- Enter the shop name along with terms like "fraud" or "problem" into a search engine and look for reviews
- Compare prices with reputable providers – if everything is heavily discounted, that is a warning sign
- Only use payment methods that offer buyer protection (PayPal, credit card); never pay by advance payment or Bitcoin to unknown shops
- If you have already ordered and paid: immediately contact your credit card provider about a possible refund and check PayPal buyer protection
- Report the incident to the consumer advice centre and file a report with the police
What you should never do
- Do not pay by advance payment or Bitcoin to an unknown online shop
- Do not order if the legal notice is missing, incomplete, or does not match the shop
- Do not respond to threats or dunning letters if further payments are suddenly demanded after an order
- Do not enter additional personal data if you already have doubts about the legitimacy
- Do not independently transfer more money to supposedly release a delivery or pay a "processing fee"
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to pay if I have already ordered from mellowivor.com?
If you paid by advance payment, your money is usually gone. Try to immediately request a refund (buyer protection/goodwill) through your credit card provider or PayPal.
What happens if I do not respond to the demand?
With a fake shop, the real danger is mainly that your data will continue to be misused. Do not respond to payment demands, but report the case to the police and consumer advice centre.
Where did the fraudsters get my data?
This cannot always be traced. Data often comes from data breaches, public sources, or is captured directly during the ordering process.
How do I recognise a fake shop like mellowivor.com?
Most important warning signs: missing or unclear legal notice, extremely low prices, and lack of secure payment methods.
Who can I contact?
Contact your local consumer advice centre and file a report with the police. Watchlist Internet also accepts reports about new fake shops.
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Watchlist Internet ↗Update history
- 23/07/2026Description updated, Characteristics added
- 08/07/2026Category adjusted, Title updated, Description updated
- 07/07/2026Category adjusted, Title updated, Description updated, Characteristics added