How to Avoid Top Fake Halloween Shopping Websites and Scams?
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Have you started shopping for Halloween costumes? Beware of these Halloween online shopping scams!
How to Spot Suspicious Online Shops
1. Sale! 50% off!
Too-good-to-be-true deals probably are.
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2. Clock counting down
There is always a clock counting down somewhere on these websites to rush you to make purchases.
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3. “Someone in Somewhere purchased”
By showing you pop-up purchase records, scammers prompt you to add the product to your shopping cart right away.
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4. “PayPal only”
What kinds of payment method do you think is the safest? Many scam websites only accept unusual payment methods like electronic transfer, cryptocurrency, or prepaid card/gift card. There will be no guarantee when it comes to refund or disputes!
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Recent Hot Halloween Scam Websites
Here’s a list of the top 10 fake Halloween shopping websites. Have you see any of them?
#1- magiclinen[.]store
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#2- bubblebiu[.]com
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#3– halloweenvine[.]com
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#4- greeklifeprint[.]com
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#5- pumpkinlifes[.]com
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#6- cocogadget[.]com
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#7- ryochic[.]com
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#8- noraclark[.]com
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#9- russiuxell[.]com
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#10- norassj[.]com
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Safety Tips
- Make purchases on well-known, legitimate online stores.
- Research for reviews and comments about the website.
- Check if links are safe before you shop. Go to the ScamAdviser homepage and enter the web address/link you want to check:
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Alternatively, try using Trend Micro Check to spot the scams with ease:
1. Send links or screenshots of suspicious content directly to Trend Micro Check on WhatsApp or Messenger for immediate scam detection.
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2. Trend Micro Check also provides free bulletproof on-the-go protection against scams as a browser extension — detecting and blocking dangerous websites automatically (available on Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Safari).
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