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PSA: Scam Website Identification Thread
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We've all been there, oh the tempting deals! Starting a thread to help identify websites selling climbing/outdoor gear that are scams or are likely scams. There are some similar threads but no central ongoing one, please post scam sites if you see them! I found https://www.shopcampusa.com when looking for cable permadraws, the deals seem nice but It looks too much like a scam for me! |
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The standard rules that were passed around back when the internet was still rather new, still apply. If it's too good to be true, it is. In general, instead of calling out sites, it may be better to discuss red flags. Look for things like:
The sad thing is... climbing is pretty niche, so manufacturers and retailers don't ever really need to compete on price. They'll all charge MSRP for pretty much everything barring seasonal sales, etc. |
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All these these outdoor scam websites use the same template that you can easily identify by scrolling down and finding these 5 logos:  Some examples:
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Here's another scam site. https://www.madrockshop.com/ The page is legit looking at first glance, but the deals are too good to be true, the site description was copied from Black Diamond's page, and the street address doesn't exist. |
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