How do I check if an online store is legit?

Enter the store URL on VerifyThisSite for a free trust score. Review domain age, SSL certificate, threat-database hits, and community ratings. Search the shop name plus “scam” for independent complaints before paying.

What should I do if I already paid a fake shop?

Contact your bank or card issuer immediately for a chargeback. Document the order, emails, and payment receipts. Report the site to your local consumer protection agency.

Fake Online Stores & Shopping Scams

Fake shops lure shoppers with impossible discounts, stolen product photos, and pressure to pay quickly. Browse verified trust reports for shopping-related domains — each includes domain age, SSL, malware screening, and community ratings before you checkout.

4 high-risk reports (score below 40)

High-risk online shopping & fake stores reports

katana-us.com
Caution — Suspected Fake Shop Marketing
Checked Jul 11, 2026, 12:40 PM
30
market.carrawick.com
High Risk — Potential Scam
Checked Jul 14, 2026, 7:38 PM
32
ftf.cheap
High Risk — Potential Scam
Checked Jul 14, 2026, 5:24 PM
32
prettylittlementality-store.myshopify.com
High Risk — Potential Scam
Checked Jul 8, 2026, 4:44 PM
32

Common red flags

Prices far below market rate for branded goods
Only wire transfer, crypto, or gift-card payments accepted
No verifiable business address or customer service phone
Copied product images and generic “About us” text
Domain registered in the last few weeks

How we detect these scams

Luxury-brand + shop keyword patterns in the domain name
Very young domains combined with ecommerce naming
Google Safe Browsing and URLhaus malware listings
Community reports tagged as fake shop or never received goods

Read our full guide: How to Spot Fake Online Stores →

Frequently asked questions

How do I check if an online store is legit?: Enter the store URL on VerifyThisSite for a free trust score. Review domain age, SSL certificate, threat-database hits, and community ratings. Search the shop name plus “scam” for independent complaints before paying.
What should I do if I already paid a fake shop?: Contact your bank or card issuer immediately for a chargeback. Document the order, emails, and payment receipts. Report the site to your local consumer protection agency.

Fake Online Stores & Shopping Scams

High-risk online shopping & fake stores reports

Common red flags

How we detect these scams

Frequently asked questions

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