Type of Scam

Dropshipping Scam

Definition

Fraudulent online stores that take orders and payments but either never ship products, ship counterfeit goods, or ship items completely different from what was advertised.

Real Examples

1Facebook ads selling 'exclusive' items that are cheap AliExpress products
2Stores with prices too good to be true
3Websites copying legitimate brand imagery

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