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 scam. The assessed risk is high.
How the scam works
- Fake shops are put online with a professional design and unbeatable low prices.
- You order a product and pay in advance, by bank transfer, or in Bitcoin.
- After payment, nothing happens: no product is delivered, the wrong product is delivered, or counterfeit branded goods are delivered.
- Some shops are only interested in collecting your data, not in shipping goods.
- If you have any questions, the shop can no longer be reached or no longer responds.
- Your money is gone, and tracking down the scammers is difficult.
How to recognise it
- Missing or stolen legal notice (company data is copied from reputable sites)
- Unrealistically low prices that are well below competing offers
- Only prepayment or Bitcoin accepted as payment methods, even though other payment methods are advertised
- At first glance professional design that is meant to disguise the lack of credibility
- No or incorrect delivery despite payment having been made
- Confirmed as a fake shop by Watchlist Internet
- Prepayment only as payment method
- Unrealistically low prices on branded goods
How to protect yourself
- Compare prices with reputable providers – if they are significantly cheaper, caution is advised.
- Check the legal notice and search for the shop name together with words like "problem" or "fraud" in a search engine.
- Choose only payment methods that allow you to reverse the charge (e.g., PayPal, credit card).
- If you have already paid, contact your credit card provider immediately and ask for a refund.
- For PayPal payments, you can claim buyer protection.
- Report the fake shop to Watchlist Internet via the reporting form so that others can be warned.
What you should never do
- Do not pay in advance or in Bitcoin if no other payment methods are offered.
- Do not blindly trust a shop just because it looks good or has a legal notice.
- Do not ignore a missing delivery – act quickly and secure evidence (order confirmation, bank statement, emails).
- Under no circumstances transfer additional money if supposedly additional payments for shipping are demanded.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to pay if I have ordered from one of the listed shops?
No, if it is a confirmed fake shop, there is no legitimate claim. Do not pay and secure all evidence such as confirmations and bank transfers.
How do I get my money back if I have already paid?
Contact your credit card company immediately and inquire about a refund (goodwill solution). For PayPal, you can use buyer protection. For prepayment or Bitcoin, recovery is unfortunately usually very difficult.
Where did the scammers get my data from?
This often cannot be clarified on a case-by-case basis. Data leaks, stolen address lists, or targeted advertising on the internet can play a role. It is important to note that placing the order itself is not a sign of personal fault.
I have not received any goods – what now?
Secure all evidence, contact your bank or payment service provider, check buyer protection, and report the incident to the police and the consumer protection agency.
I only entered my data there but have not paid yet – am I affected?
Even then, caution is important: expect increased phishing emails or fraudulent calls. As a precaution, change any affected passwords and monitor your accounts.
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Watchlist Internet ↗Update history
- 28/07/2026Description updated, Characteristics added
- 26/07/2026Category adjusted, Title updated, Description updated, Source added
- 26/07/2026Title updated, Description updated, Characteristics added
- 26/07/2026Warning added