ScamLens

Fraude au Shopping et E-commerce

Fake online stores, counterfeit goods, and deceptive shopping practices

15 scam types covered

Overview

This complete guide covers every variant of Fraude au Shopping et E-commerce that ScamLens analysts have catalogued. Each entry below links to a detailed breakdown of tactics, identification signs, and step-by-step protection. Use the cross-reference to choose the most relevant scenario, or report a suspicious site directly through the verification box.

Risk Level Distribution

Critical
0
0%
High Risk
6
40%
Medium
8
53%
Low
1
7%

All Scam Types in This Category

Bait-and-Switch Scams: Online Shopping Fraud

Medium

Scammers advertise desirable products at bargain prices, then deliver inferior or completely different items after payment.

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Brushing Scam: Unsolicited Packages Explained

Low

Receive unexpected packages you didn't order? You may be a victim of brushing fraud, where scammers use your address to boost seller ratings.

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Counterfeit Goods Scams: Spot Fake Products Online

Medium

Scammers sell fake designer goods, electronics, and branded products at steep discounts through fraudulent online stores and social media.

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Dropshipping Fraud: Identify Fake Online Stores

Medium

Scammers create fake dropshipping stores offering counterfeit goods at steep discounts, then vanish with your payment.

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Fake Escrow Scams: Protect High-Value Purchases

High Risk

Scammers pose as escrow services to steal money during online sales of vehicles, equipment, and real estate.

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Fake Marketplace Seller Scams: How to Spot & Avoid

High Risk

Scammers create fraudulent storefronts on legitimate marketplaces to steal money and personal data from unsuspecting buyers.

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Fake Online Store Scams: How to Spot & Avoid Them

High Risk

Scammers create convincing fake online stores to steal payment info and money, leaving buyers with no products or recourse.

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Fake Review Scams: How Scammers Manipulate Ratings

Medium

Scammers use fake positive reviews to sell counterfeit products or manipulate consumer trust, costing victims hundreds in low-quality purchases.

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Gift Card Scams: How to Spot & Avoid Them

High Risk

Scammers trick victims into buying gift cards and surrendering codes, with losses averaging $1,000 per incident.

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Non-Delivery Scams: When You Pay But Never Receive

Medium

Scammers take payment for products that never arrive, disappearing after purchase while leaving you with nothing but an empty wallet.

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Online Auction Fraud: How Scammers Exploit Bidders

Medium

Scammers use fake auction listings and non-delivery schemes to steal thousands from bidders monthly. Learn how to spot and avoid auction fraud.

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Return Fraud: How Scammers Exploit Retail Policies

Medium

Return fraud costs retailers billions annually. Learn how scammers exploit lenient return policies to steal merchandise and refunds.

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Subscription Trap Scams: Avoid Hidden Recurring Charges

Medium

Scammers lure you with free trials or discounted offers, then hide automatic recurring charges in confusing terms until you're trapped in costly subscriptions.

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Event Ticket Scams: How to Spot Fake Tickets

High Risk

Scammers sell counterfeit or non-existent event tickets through fake websites and social media, leaving victims without entry and out hundreds of dollars.

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Triangulation Fraud: The Hidden E-commerce Scam

High Risk

Scammers use stolen payment cards to buy items from legitimate retailers, then resell them to unsuspecting customers at a discount, keeping the profit while victims face chargebacks.

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Universal Protection Steps

  1. 1 Verify the domain or wallet address through ScamLens before paying or signing in.
  2. 2 Confirm the company's legal entity using government registries (SEC, Companies House, NAFMII, etc.).
  3. 3 Never share OTPs, seed phrases, or remote-access codes — no legitimate party will ask for them.
  4. 4 Slow down: every legitimate process tolerates a 24-hour cooling-off period.
  5. 5 If money has already moved, contact your bank, exchange, and local cybercrime unit within the first 6 hours.

Where to Report — France

Cybermalveillance.gouv.fr

Plateforme officielle d'assistance aux victimes d'actes de cybermalveillance.

Pharos (signalement)

Signalement officiel des contenus et comportements illicites en ligne.

Info Escroqueries

Numéro vert national pour les victimes d'escroqueries (du lundi au vendredi).

0805 805 817

DGCCRF SignalConso

Signalement des problèmes rencontrés avec une entreprise.

Verify a website or wallet

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