Fake websites are designed to deceive users into believing they are legitimate online stores or service providers. Often mimicking the look, feel and branding of well-known companies, these websites lure unsuspecting visitors into providing personal information, making purchases or sharing financial details. 
The rise of e-commerce has made it easier for cybercriminals to create convincing fake websites leading to potential identity theft, credit fraud and data breaches. Many users fall victim to these scams due to the professional appearance of the sites complete with similar logos, domains, and content as the original brands. 
<h4 id="heading-how-to-spot-a-fake-website">How to spot a fake website</h4>
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<li>The website looks the same but has the wrong / similar domain name. 
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<li>They provide unbelievable offers or discounts to the users like ‘up to 95% discount’, etc. 
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<li>The website doesn’t work as expected, like some of the buttons don’t work, etc. 
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<li>Download Android / IOS Apps from trusted sources only. Avoid shopping through suspicious links
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Fake websites are designed to deceive users into believing they are legitimate online stores or service providers. Often mimicking the look, feel and branding of well-known companies, these websites lure unsuspecting visitors into providing personal information, making purchases or sharing financial details.  

The rise of e-commerce has made it easier for cybercriminals to create convincing fake websites leading to potential identity theft, credit fraud and data breaches. Many users fall victim to these scams due to the professional appearance of the sites complete with similar logos, domains, and content as the original brands. 

#### **How to spot a fake website** 

* The website looks the same but has the wrong / similar domain name. 
    
* They provide unbelievable offers or discounts to the users like ‘up to 95% discount’, etc. 
    
* The website doesn’t work as expected, like some of the buttons don’t work, etc. 
    
* Download Android / IOS Apps from trusted sources only. Avoid shopping through suspicious links
    

To read more visit: [The Impact of Fake Websites on ecommerce](https://www.mfilterit.com/blog/major-types-of-brand-infringement-techniques/)

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