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Fake shop scams
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- Free Amazon or Walmart gift-card ad that never paysAds using Amazon or Walmart's name promise a free gift card, then show a fake code and a 'verify you are human' loop. The loop pushes surveys, app installs, or paid phone subscriptions, and there is no real card.
- Lookalike software site suggested by an AI chatA lookalike download site can appear when an AI chat suggests where to get a program. In one 2026 case, a user was pointed to t33.codes instead of the real t3.codes. Always type the official address from a site you already trust.
- Fake campaign or political merchandise shopDuring election season, scammers use candidate names, images, and slogans to sell merchandise that never arrives. This is a classic non-delivery scam dressed up as campaign gear.
- Fake, altered, or duplicated World Cup ticketsAs the FIFA World Cup approached, Missouri's attorney general warned fans about fake, altered, or duplicated digital tickets, as well as shaky hotel and parking offers. Buy through official or trusted platforms and make sure a ticket can be transferred in the official system.