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Practical guides from the FraudPlatforms team: how to spot fake shops, avoid phishing and get your money back.

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How to spot a fake online shop in two minutes

Prices that are too good, no real address, and payment only by bank transfer. The checks that catch most fake shops before you pay.

November 12, 20262 min read

Many checkers mark young websites as risky. We don't. Why the age of a domain says little on its own, and what to look at instead.

November 12, 20261 min read

Guaranteed returns, a friendly stranger and a trading platform that shows huge profits you can never withdraw. How these scams work.

November 12, 20261 min read

"Your parcel is on hold, pay a small fee." One of the most common text scams worldwide, and how to tell it from a real delivery notice.

November 12, 20261 min read

Phishing pages copy your bank, a delivery company or a streaming service to steal logins and card details. How to read a link and spot the fake.

November 12, 20262 min read

Speed matters. Call your bank, secure your accounts, keep the evidence and report it. A step-by-step plan for the first hour and the days after.

November 12, 20262 min read