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A bargain storefront disappears after payment
A counterfeit online shop may take card details and send a confirmation number without sending the promised goods. Low prices, copied pictures and an absent verifiable business history are reasons for extra scrutiny.
Source: U.S. Federal Trade Commission · Original advisory date: 2025-11-25
This summary is not a firsthand report or an endorsement or partnership by the source.
Warning signs to recognize
- The seller is hard to contact and lacks credible refund or business information.
- The seller's identity and payment protections cannot be verified
How to check or protect yourself
- Save order records and dispute an undelivered purchase with your card issuer.
- Retain receipts and report suspicious merchants to the marketplace or FTC