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Scam-Proof Your Shopping: Detect Fakes Before You Checkout

11/20/2025

Let’s be honest — online shopping has become our modern-day sport. But lurking in the shadows of cyberspace are shady websites that look just like your favorite stores… except instead of delivering your new coffee maker, they deliver heartbreak, empty wallets, and a crash course in "Why Didn’t I Check the URL First?"

These scam sites are digital chameleons, mimicking logos, layouts, and even customer reviews so well that you’d think they deserve an award for Best Supporting Actor in the category of “Pretending to Sell You Stuff.” The good news? With a trained eye (and maybe a dash of healthy skepticism), you can spot these online imposters before they snatch your hard-earned cash.

In this video, we break down the tell-tale signs of fake websites and online stores. Look out for these signs: 

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