Fake E-commerce Website Checker
Eight yes / no questions about a store — HTTPS, cash on delivery, address and GSTIN, returns policy, discounts, domain age, reviews — and a verdict before you pay.
Fake e-commerce website checker
1. Does the site load without the padlock (http:// or a certificate warning)?
2. Does it refuse cash on delivery and accept only UPI / bank transfer / prepaid?
3. Is there no Indian business address, GSTIN or working customer-care number on the site?
4. Is there no returns / refund policy, or does it say ‘no returns’?
5. Are branded goods priced at 60–90 % below the usual price?
6. Was the domain registered in the last few months (check a whois lookup)?
7. Did you reach the store through an Instagram / Facebook ad or a WhatsApp forward?
8. Are the reviews all five-star, generic and undated, or does a search of the store name + ‘scam’ show complaints?
Questions people ask
What is the single strongest sign of a fake store?
Prepaid or UPI-only payment with no cash on delivery. A bank transfer to an individual cannot be charged back.
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The Cyber Desk provides educational tools, checklists and self-help drafts — not legal advice. For serious or high-value fraud, also consult the police and a qualified lawyer.