10 Ways to Tell You Are Shopping On a Fake Site

Don't end up with a bad case of buyer's remorse. Take heed of these 10 Ways to Tell You're Shopping On a Fake Site and avoid getting scammed.

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The Internet has done wonders for the retail world. It's never been easier to cop pieces from your favorite brand, but there's also been a dark side to the proliferation of e-commerce and online shopping. Attempting to capitalize on the popularity of brands like Balmain, Givenchy, and even Abercrombie & Fitch, many shady sites have popped up shilling counterfeit goods. It's like the online version of New York's Canal Street, gritty and full of products only clueless tourists would ever think about purchasing. Don't be that guy, and don't end up with a case of buyer's remorse. Take heed of these 10 Ways to Tell You're Shopping On a Fake Site and avoid being scammed.

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10. Verify the URL

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9. Check the design - does it look really bad?

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8. Look at their refund policy to see if it's clear

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7. Check to see if they offer designs that don't exist

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6. Take a look at the brand selection

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5. Do you feel like there is an obvious language barrier?

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4. See if the contact info looks shady

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3. Check for very unlikely items

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2. Prices are too good to be true

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1. Check the WHOIS

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