Online store scam causing $25,000 worth of losses
In a recent press release, the police have issued a warning to the public about the dangers of fake online shops and manipulated links. This warning comes after a 64-year-old woman from Gifhorn fell victim to an online scam.
The woman, who was searching for a kitchen appliance, received a link to an online store from her son. The link, however, did not lead to the real online shop. Instead, it directed her to a counterfeit site that imitated a well-known shop by slightly misspelling its name.
The so-called "fake shop" granted a direct debit authorization, allowing unauthorized debits totaling nearly $25,000. Fortunately, the woman was able to stop the further payments.
The police advise checking the imprint of the site and paying attention to the spelling and the URL. They also warn against being skeptical of extremely favorable offers and advise using the mouse cursor to check the actual destination of a link without clicking on it.
The woman's ordeal began when she created a profile and completed the payment via PayPal. Initially, the payment was debited correctly, but she soon received several notifications from the PayPal app requesting further payments totaling approximately $2,000.
The police have reported this incident and urge the public to be vigilant when shopping online. They remind everyone to exercise caution and to verify the authenticity of online shops before making any purchases.
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