Guides — shop safely online
Short, practical reads: how scammers operate, what to check before you pay, and how to recover if something already went wrong. Checking a specific shop? Run it through HasTrust instead.
Marketplace Scams: Facebook, Vinted & eBay Safety Guide
Spot Facebook Marketplace, Vinted and eBay scams before you pay. Checkable red flags, safe payment rules and what to do if you're targeted.
Read the guide →How to Spot Fake Reviews Before You Buy
Learn to spot fake reviews with checkable signals: reviewer profiles, timing patterns, wording, star spread, and free tools to verify any store.
Read the guide →Why Too-Good-to-Be-True Prices Are a Trap
That 70%-off deal on a store you've never heard of? Learn what a fake bargain hides and how to check a shop in two minutes before you pay.
Read the guide →How to Get Your Money Back After an Online Scam
Scammed online? Act fast to recover your money: dispute the charge, contact your bank or payment app, and report the fraud. Step-by-step guide.
Read the guide →Safest Ways to Pay Online: A Buyer's Guide
Which payment methods protect you when shopping online, which to avoid, and exactly what to do if a store won't deliver or turns out to be a scam.
Read the guide →Fake USPS, DHL & PostNL Delivery Texts: How to Spot Them
Learn to spot fake USPS, DHL and PostNL delivery texts and emails, avoid the scam link, and know what to do if you already clicked.
Read the guide →Is It Safe to Buy From Instagram & TikTok Ads?
How to tell if an Instagram or TikTok ad shop is legit before you buy. Checkable signals, red flags, and safe payment steps.
Read the guide →How to Spot a Fake Online Shop: 9 Warning Signs
Learn how to spot a fake online store before you buy. Check the domain, payment options, reviews, contact details and more with this quick guide.
Read the guide →Scammed Online? Steps to Take Right Now
Got scammed online? Here's what to do first: stop payment, call your bank, report the fraud, and protect your accounts. A clear step-by-step guide.
Read the guide →How to Tell If a Website Is Legit: 9 Checks
Nine fast, checkable ways to tell if a website is legit before you buy — from domain age and payment methods to reviews and contact details.
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