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STOP AND CHECK BEFORE YOU BUY

Is this deal
too good to be true?

Use this free checklist to spot warning signs. It does not browse a website, validate a merchant, scan a link or guarantee a purchase is safe. Don't enter a URL, password, card number or personal information here.

Which warning signs have you noticed?

Check any that apply. Leaving a box blank does not prove the seller is trustworthy.

A little checking can save a lot of trouble.

Select warning signs, then review independent verification steps. This tool never declares a store “safe” or “fraudulent.”

  • Go directly to a brand's known official site rather than trusting the ad link.
  • Compare the exact item and seller at more than one trustworthy source.
  • Review returns, shipping and available payment protections.

Official consumer guidance

The FTC advises researching sellers independently and being especially cautious of unusually cheap brand-name offers and sellers who demand difficult-to-reverse payments.

No live seller reputation database, price history or website scan is connected. This check takes place only in your browser and your answers are not saved.