Massive scam spreading designed to trick you and steal your money
It's happening all over the internet right now. You see a great deal on name-brand stuff, a new smartwatch, fancy cookware, maybe some designer jeans, and you click.
Everything looks real. The logos, the layout, even Apple and Google Pay are options. But it's a scam, and now your credit card info is out there.
Silent Push analysts uncovered thousands of fake websites posing as trusted stores like Apple, Michael Kors, Harbor Freight, REI, Omaha Steaks and more. There's a massive global scam operation that uses real payment methods on fake checkout pages. Like thousands-of-sites massive.
The twist? The criminals, likely based in China, take your payment and ghost you. No product. No refund. No customer service. Total fake-out.
They're copying everything. Logos, layouts, even the checkout process, so much so that you'd swear you were on the real REI website while buying $10 trail shoes.
But there were some sites with mismatched logos and products. A Harbor Freight clone showed Wrangler jeans.
Even worse: These scam sites are popping up faster than hosting companies can take them down. Many are still up right now.
Bottom line: If the deal looks like it crawled straight out of your dreams, it's probably from your nightmares. Slow down before you click "buy."
Now you know this is happening. This scam campaign is a big one, and you need to stay sharp. Help save the world and use the icons below to share this know-how with your family and friends.
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