How to Spot Fake Payment Pages And Avoid Credit Card Scams On Product Supplier Websites
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When Your Card Doesn’t Work, Be Careful!
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A Website’s Age Matters
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Watch Out for Redirects!
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Stay Safe, Stay Smart!
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Hey there! Have you ever tried to buy something online, but the checkout process felt... weird?
Maybe your card didn’t go through, or you kept seeing error messages?
Well, you might have just dodged a scam!
Let’s talk about how to spot fake payment pages and protect your credit card details from sneaky scammers.
When Your Card Doesn’t Work, Be Careful!
One big red flag is when your card just won’t work — no matter what you do.
You click “Add to Cart,” but nothing happens.
Or maybe it works at first, but then you get an error message when you try to pay.
Frustrating, right?
Here’s the trick scammers use: They create fake checkout pages that are designed to fail on purpose.
Why?
Because they want you to keep trying different cards.
Every time you enter a new card number, they collect your information.
If you have five cards and you try each one, guess what?
They now have ALL of them.
And later, when you least expect it, they’ll use those stolen details to take your money.
So, if you see repeated errors at checkout, stop right there.
Don’t keep trying different cards.
It’s better to walk away than to risk handing over your details to scammers.
A Website’s Age Matters
Here’s another trick scammers use: They know that most people trust websites that have been around for a while.
So, they register a website and leave it sitting there for a year or more.
That way, when you check how old the site is, it seems legit.
But here’s the catch — many payment processors (like Stripe or PayPal) keep an eye on websites that get a lot of chargebacks (refunds from unhappy customers).
If a site keeps scamming people, these payment processors ban them from accepting payments.
So, what do scammers do next?
They play a sneaky game.
Instead of using their old, trusted-looking website for payments, they redirect you to a different site — a brand-new one that’s only been around for a few weeks.
That way, they can still process payments before anyone catches on.
Watch Out for Redirects!
If you ever notice that after adding a product to your cart, you get sent to a different website for payment, pay attention.
Ask yourself:
Does the new website look suspicious?
Is it registered just a few weeks ago?
Does the URL look different from the original store’s website?
If the answer to any of these is yes, then it’s a major red flag!
Legitimate stores usually keep you on the same domain name during checkout.
The only exception?
A redirect to a well-known, trusted payment processor like Stripe.
If you see that, you’re probably fine.
But anything else?
Proceed with caution!
Stay Safe, Stay Smart!
Online shopping is super convenient, but scammers are always looking for new ways to trick people.
By staying alert and knowing these red flags, you can protect yourself from fake payment pages and credit card fraud.
Remember: If something feels off, trust your instincts!
It’s better to step away than to take the risk.
Stay safe, shop smart, and keep your hard-earned money where it belongs — in your pocket! 🚀
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Click the button below to see how it can help your online store blow up.
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When Your Card Doesn’t Work, Be Careful!
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A Website’s Age Matters
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Watch Out for Redirects!
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Stay Safe, Stay Smart!
Disclosure: Hi! It's Vova :) Some of the links in this article may be affiliate links. I get a commission if you purchase after clicking on the link, this does not cost you more money, and many times I can even get a nice discount for you. This helps me keep the content free forever. For you. Thank you! :)