Scam Directory
Check a store before you trust it.
Search suspicious domain patterns and common fraud tactics. If you found this because you typed "is this website a scam" into Google, ShopSherpa is built so you do not have to keep checking manually.
4 checks
domain, seller, payment, reviews
Plain English
no scare tactics or vague scores
Actionable
what to verify before paying
How we evaluate risk
Useful checks first, SEO second.
The goal is to help someone make a better decision in the moment. Every entry explains the signals, why they matter, and what to do next before entering a card number.
Domain and checkout mismatch
We look for URL changes, brand typos, odd TLDs, and checkout pages that do not match the store the shopper started on.
Seller and policy substance
We check whether a store gives real contact details, clear returns, realistic pricing, and seller history that can be verified elsewhere.
Payment pressure
We flag urgency, irreversible payment requests, deposit demands, and small-fee traps that push people to pay before thinking.
Review and content patterns
We watch for copied photos, generic reviews, sudden five-star bursts, and product pages that look polished but thin.
6 results
Common checks
Is fakewebsite-example.com a scam?
A generic store domain with thin identity, copied product photos, and a checkout flow that asks for payment before trust is established should be treated as high risk.
Fake delivery fee text messages
Fake delivery messages pretend a package is delayed and ask for a small redelivery fee. The fee is bait; the real goal is stealing card details or account credentials.
Puppy deposit scams using Zelle, wire, or gift cards
Fake pet sellers use emotional photos, urgent deposits, and irreversible payments to make buyers act before they can verify the animal exists.
Too-cheap clearance stores
Scam stores often advertise popular products at extreme clearance prices, then disappear, ship counterfeits, or route checkout through a suspicious payment page.
Fake Amazon order confirmation emails
Fake order emails try to panic you with a purchase you did not make, then push you to call a fake support number or click a credential-stealing link.
Fake review farm patterns
Review farms can make a bad seller look safe by flooding listings with generic praise, repeated language, and sudden five-star bursts.
Stop manual checking
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The directory helps when you are already suspicious. The extension is the safer path: it watches seller signals, review patterns, phishing links, and checkout domains while you shop.