Check the exact web address
Look for misspellings, added words, unusual domain endings, or a domain that does not match the brand shown on the page. Search for the company independently instead of trusting a link from an ad, text, or email.
Verify the business elsewhere
Look for consistent contact details and recent, independent discussion of the store. On-site reviews and social follower counts can be copied or fabricated. A missing address is a warning; an address alone is not proof.
Read the payment and return terms
Be cautious when a store insists on bank transfer, cryptocurrency, gift cards, or another payment method with weak buyer protection. Read return deadlines, fees, and the actual return address before checkout.
Before you continue
- The domain matches the business name exactly
- Prices are plausible rather than designed to create panic
- Contact and return details can be independently verified
- Checkout offers a payment method with buyer protection
- Policies are specific, readable, and internally consistent
A website check reviews public signals available at that moment. It is not a guarantee, legal advice, fund recovery, continuous monitoring, or a substitute for your bank's fraud support.