How do I recognise a fake webshop?

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Pay special attention to:

• Extremely low prices or discounts, e.g. 90% off almost everything;
• Sparse company and contact information, e.g. no physical address, only a contact form;
• The URL, e.g. domain name is full of errors, does not match the brand name, no HTTPS, etc.;
• Are the reviews trustworthy, e.g. exclusively 5 stars, hardly any reviews, or all reviews posted within a very short timeframe;
• When the website was created, e.g. claiming to be a "20-year-old company" but the website has only existed for a few months;
• Spelling mistakes.

Tip 🔦

If you notice at least 3 red flags that make you pause, trust your gut and leave the website.