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Current Scams & Guides
We analyze new waves of fake shops and explain how to protect yourself.
Scam
The fake vehicle report: the scam that targets car sellers
An alleged buyer asks you to order a “vehicle report” on a specific site before the sale. The site is fake – and this time the victim isn’t the buyer, but you, the seller.
16 Jul 2026·9 min read
Guide
How do I recognise a safe online shop?
Seven features that distinguish reputable retailers from fraudsters.
9. Nov 2025·8 min read
Payment
The advance-payment trap: why you should never transfer money upfront
The most common type of fraud – and the safe alternatives at a glance.
2. Nov 2025·6 min read
Data theft
When fraudsters steal genuine commercial register numbers
How fake shops abuse the identity of established retailers – and what companies can do about it.
30. Okt 2025·7 min read
Case analysis
Fake trust seals: how to expose fake trust logos
A genuine seal always leads to a certificate. An image does not.
27. Okt 2025·6 min read
Scam tactic
Fake brand outlets: the scam that returns before every Black Friday
Just before the big sale days, hundreds of fake outlets appear. We show the typical signs – and how to spot them reliably.
14. Nov 2025·8 min read