How to Tell If a Shopping Website Is Fake

How to Tell If a Shopping Website Is Fake
The best way to avoid being scammed is to know the tactics and signs of a fake site. wk1003mike/Shutterstock
Anne Johnson
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You might be looking for that hard-to-find item or trying to find the best deal. But in your hunt, you could end up on a fraudulent site. There are fake sites that exist to take your money and leave you with inferior or no goods.

But how do you spot these fraudulent sites? The best way to avoid being scammed is to know the tactics and signs of a fake site. This way, you can protect your money and peace of mind.

Be Suspect of Ads and Hard-to-Find Products

Ads are placed on social media to lure people to a fraudulent shopping site. Some of these ads are based on products you’ve been searching for online.
Anne Johnson
Anne Johnson
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Anne Johnson was a commercial property & casualty insurance agent for nine years. She was also licensed in health and life insurance. Anne went on to own an advertising agency where she worked with businesses. She has been writing about personal finance for ten years.