Is This Online Store Safe?
That unbeatable price might be a fake shop. Here is how to spot one, and shop with peace of mind.
Fake online shops are one of the fastest growing scams, and they are convincing, with stolen product photos, invented reviews, and prices just low enough to be tempting. The clearest warning sign is a deal that feels too good to be true, especially on a store you have never heard of.
Before you pay, check how old the website is, because most fake shops are only days or weeks old, and look for a real address and contact details rather than just a form. Paying by card or a trusted payment service gives you a way to claw money back, while a bank transfer or gift card almost never can be recovered.
Sorinify checks the shop for you the moment you open it, flagging brand-new domains and sites built to look like ones you trust. If you are not sure about a link to a store, you can paste it into the free checker on our home page first.
A few seconds of checking is far cheaper than the order that never arrives.
What you get
- —Flags brand-new stores built to look established
- —Warns before you reach the payment page
- —Tips on safe payment methods that protect you
- —Free store checker on our home page