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Everybody has at one time or another fallen for a scam. For example, you may have fell for a hoax, gave your credit card to a phishing website or bought a product online which proved to be a fake. Scamadviser collects examples of fraud to let consumers (and businesses) share their experiences so that others can learn from it. Your scam reports are also used by policy and consumer protection agencies to catch crooks and spammers.

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In the past few weeks, the Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA) has received numerous complaints from worried consumers about fraudulent...
Imagine donating to cancer patients, hoping to make a real difference. Now, picture finding out that the charity you trusted, Cancer Recovery...
In the age of online shopping, it's crucial to navigate the virtual marketplace with caution, as fraudulent websites often masquerade as legitimate...
In today's online world, it's hard to tell whether a website is trustworthy. Fallacture.com is one of those sites raising eyebrows and has been one...
In the digital age, the realm of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is both a boon and a battleground. While legitimate SEO practices aim to enhance...
5adsday.com is a website that claims to help people “effortlessly earn money by viewing. However, is it a legit or outright scam? This has been the...
Valhadex.com is an online trading platform that has generated a lot of interest on ScamAdviser. Many have wondered if, is Valhadex.com legit or a...
Imagine you're in a hurry to check your bank account, so you type in the URL quickly, but alas, your fingers betray you, and you end up on a site...
Kardecian.com is an online store that offers fashion products from pants to dresses and even sweaters. Recently, there have been a lot of inquiries...
Maxxfour.com is a website that offers lots of news, updates, and general information on the world of tech. It has consistently been among the most...
Is Tatadress.com legit or scam? This has been a common question among online shoppers and bargain hunters. They offer a lot of fashion products like...
Most investment fraud begins on social media. One can certainly find many advertisements there promising the world to those who are willing to try...

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As the influence of the internet rises, so does the prevalence of online scams. There are fraudsters making all kinds of claims to trap victims online - from fake investment opportunities to online stores - and the internet allows them to operate from any part of the world with anonymity. The ability to spot online scams is an important skill to have as the virtual world is increasingly becoming a part of every facet of our lives. The below tips will help you identify the signs which can indicate that a website could be a scam. Common Sense: Too Good To Be True When looking for goods online, a great deal can be very enticing. A Gucci bag or a new iPhone for half the price? Who wouldn’t want to grab such a deal? Scammers know this too and try to take advantage of the fact. If an online deal looks too good to be true, think twice and double-check things. The easiest way to do this is to simply check out the same product at competing websites (that you trust). If the difference in prices is huge, it might be better to double-check the rest of the website. Check Out the Social Media Links Social media is a core part of ecommerce businesses these days and consumers often expect online shops to have a social media presence. Scammers know this and often insert logos of social media sites on their websites. Scratching beneath the surface often reveals this fu

So the worst has come to pass - you realise you parted with your money too fast, and the site you used was a scam - what now? Well first of all, don’t despair!! If you think you have been scammed, the first port of call when having an issue is to simply ask for a refund. This is the first and easiest step to determine whether you are dealing with a genuine company or scammers. Sadly, getting your money back from a scammer is not as simple as just asking.  If you are indeed dealing with scammers, the procedure (and chance) of getting your money back varies depending on the payment method you used. PayPal Debit card/Credit card Bank transfer Wire transfer Google Pay Bitcoin PayPal If you used PayPal, you have a strong chance of getting your money back if you were scammed. On their website, you can file a dispute within 180 calendar days of your purchase. Conditions to file a dispute: The simplest situation is that you ordered from an online store and it has not arrived. In this case this is what PayPal states: "If your order never shows up and the seller can't provide proof of shipment or delivery, you'll get a full refund. It's that simple." The scammer has sent you a completely different item. For example, you ordered a PlayStation 4, but instead received only a Playstation controller.  The condition of the item was misrepresented on the product page. This could be the