38 check modules · every finding explained

Is this shop
real or fake?

Enter the shop address. We'll show you warning signs and findings in the shop's favour – with sources, the check date and clearly identified data gaps.

  • Free
  • No sign-up
  • Ad-free
  • GDPR-compliant
HOW TO READ THE RESULT
Every shop check includes
An assessment you can check
01Check date and current availability
02Warning signals and findings in the shop's favour
03Sources, data gaps and next steps
Preview of the result structure
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shops checked
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shops scoring below 40
ongoing
updated warning list
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From the warning list

Recent warnings

Current check data

Check dates and findings instead of guesswork.

Every submitted shop address is evaluated using the same 38 modules. The result page shows the check time, concrete findings and clearly identified data gaps.

01 — How it works

Don't guess. Read the evidence.

You get more than a verdict: every usable finding is explained and every data gap is clearly identified.
Schritt 01

Enter the address

Copy the shop’s web address into the search box. No account, no sign-up required.

Schritt 02

38 check modules run

Operator details, payment methods, domain history, technology, warning lists and reputation are checked automatically.

Schritt 03

Read the findings

You see the assessment, the concrete reasons and which points could not be verified.

02 — The check

38 check modules, explained individually

The check combines publicly available shop data with registers, warning lists and security databases. It covers legal notices, commercial registers, payment methods, domain age, server location, legal pages, reputation and trust seals. The result shows the factual basis, not just a number.

38 check modules across six key risk areas
Sources shown when public warning lists contain a match
Data gaps disclosed instead of guessing missing information
fakeshop-ai · analyze()
$ check_categories
operator .......... source + finding
domain_history .... date + context
technology ........ connection + hosting
payment_methods ... buyer protection checked
warning_lists ..... matches linked
reputation ........ evidence stated
→ assessment with reasons
→ 38 check modules
NOTICE

All ratings are generated automatically. They serve as orientation, may contain errors and do not replace your own verification or legal advice. No guarantee is given for completeness and correctness. A low score is not proof of unlawful conduct.

Inside the dashboard

See exactly what was checked

The result separates warning signals, findings in the shop's favour, facts and points that could not be evaluated—with the check date and sources.

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Example structure
Legal noticefinding explained
SSL certificatesource stated
Domain agedate contextualised
Payment methodsbuyer protection checked

The full inspection report

Every signal broken down individually – with value, rating and reasoning. Nothing stays in the black box.

Fake-shop radar
New warnings will appear here when available.

Live warning list

New warning cases are added continuously with the domain, assessment and date of the latest check.

Finding categories
Legal noticeexplained
Domain ageexplained
Payment methodsexplained
Reviewsexplained
SSL & serverexplained
Priceexplained

Findings you can review

Each category leads to concrete findings and explains what was determined.

Recipient IBAN
DE•• •••• •••• ••••Check
Lookup without a fabricated matchA real result only shows reports that exist

IBAN check

Check a recipient IBAN against known fraud cases.

Right on your phone

Check a shop address on your phone and read the most important findings directly.

Evidence preservation

Preserve evidence before the site disappears

For confirmed fake shops, we preserve publicly accessible content as a dated snapshot. The dossier documents the origin and integrity of the files so affected people and authorities can review the site's state at that time.

How we preserve evidence →
The score

What the result means for you

The assessment is the starting point. Your decision should be based on the individual findings, the check date and the limits of the check.

Danger

Several serious warning signs at once – e.g. no legal notice, prepay only, brand-new domain. We advise against buying.

Suspicious

Mixed picture: some signals good, others missing or unclear. A second look pays off before you buy.

Safe

The check found no reliable warning signals. This is not a recommendation or guarantee: continue to use a payment method with buyer protection.

This goes into every score

Imprint
SSL & server
Domain age
Payment method
Reviews
Price
08 — Guides & help

Knowledge that protects – and help when it has happened

From the purchase checklist to immediate help after fraud: the most important guides at a glance.

Learn more →
04 — Scam tactics

These scams Fakeshop AI detects

Scammers are getting more creative. We push back – on the most common patterns.

Fake outlets

Counterfeit brand shops with unrealistic discounts.

Advance payment only

Payment solely by bank transfer – the goods never arrive.

Fake trust seals

Trust-seal logos without a genuine, verifiable certificate.

Fake reviews

Mass-bought 5-star reviews used as bait.

Analyzes data from trustworthy sources
Handelsregister
Official company & registry data
Trusted Shops
Trust seals & buyer-protection status
Trustpilot
Consumer reviews & reputation
Verbraucherzentrale
Official warning lists & notices
WHOIS
Domain age & registration data
SSL-CA
Certificate issuer & validity
06 — Frequently asked questions

Answers about the fake-shop check

Yes, the shop check and the warning list are permanently free and ad-free for consumers, funded through our brand-protection offering for businesses.

38 check modules examine legal notices and commercial registers, payment methods, domain age, server location, legal pages, reputation, trust seals and matches on public warning lists. The result explains the concrete finding for every usable signal.

No. “Safe” only means that the automated check found no reliable warning signals. It is not a recommendation or guarantee. Check the result date and use a payment method with buyer protection whenever possible.

Every result page states the date of the latest full check and also notes when a domain has since become unreachable or parked. Shops can change, so every result remains a snapshot.

Act quickly: contact your bank or payment provider, secure evidence, and file a police report. You will find detailed instructions on our consumer-tips page.

07 — Browser protection

A warning before you click.

The Fakeshop AI extension warns you automatically about known fake shops – without ever transmitting the pages you visit.

Discover browser protection
Fakeshop AI
beispiel-shop.invalid
Example: warning-list match
The extension shows the match directly in your browser.
Full check on fakeshop.ai
Matched locally · no data is transmitted

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