{"id":381754,"date":"2026-02-19T08:12:28","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T08:12:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/?p=381754"},"modified":"2026-02-19T08:12:29","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T08:12:29","slug":"olympics-shop-scam-sites-fake-80-off-milano-cortina-2026-trap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/olympics-shop-scam-sites-fake-80-off-milano-cortina-2026-trap\/","title":{"rendered":"Olympics Shop Scam Sites: Fake 80% Off Milano Cortina 2026 Trap"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It starts with a deal that looks almost unfair.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad253110789\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309684--placement_360520\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3957935887\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An \u201cOfficial Olympics Shop\u201d ad flashes past on Facebook or Google, promising up to 80% off Milano Cortina 2026 merchandise. The photos look authentic. The branding looks familiar. The page layout feels \u201cright.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And then your brain does what it always does in a hurry: it trusts the visuals.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad3056143755\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_381396-ad_309691-placement_360566\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1471373341\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A minute later, you are on a store that looks like the real thing, browsing beanies, hoodies, mascots, mugs, keychains. Everything is discounted. The countdown is implied. Stock feels limited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The danger is not obvious until it is too late.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This article breaks down the Olympics Shop scam sites behind those \u201c80% off\u201d ads, how the operation works, the small details that expose the fraud, and exactly what to do if you already entered your information or paid.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad237044672\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309686-ad_309691-placement_360569\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"6935453015\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"495\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1-82-1024x495.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-381755\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1-82-1024x495.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1-82-300x145.jpg 300w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1-82-1536x743.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1-82-2048x990.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1-82-860x416.jpg 860w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"mwtad999388838\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309746-ad_309691-placement_360521\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"4456629336\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scam Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The \u201cOlympics Shop\u201d scam is a coordinated wave of lookalike online stores that impersonate the official Olympic merchandise shop and push extreme discounts, often up to 80% off Milano Cortina 2026 items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The campaign is effective for one simple reason: the scam sites are not crude.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They are near-perfect clones designed to trigger visual trust.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad3429821004\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_381401-ad_309691-placement_360573\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"5315249587\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The fake store copies the same product photography, the same category names, the same overall layout structure, and very similar navigation elements. On mobile or when you are scrolling quickly, it is easy to miss that anything is off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That is exactly the point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"495\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2-22-1024x495.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-381756\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2-22-1024x495.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2-22-300x145.jpg 300w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2-22-1536x743.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2-22-2048x990.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2-22-860x416.jpg 860w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the ads look like<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ads use urgent, salesy language that mimics legitimate e-commerce promos, including lines such as:<\/p><div id=\"mwtad2791074376\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_381404-ad_309691-placement_381406\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"8735619847\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cExclusive! Up to 80% OFF Olympics Official Gear\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201c30 Days No Excuse Free Return\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cGet Yours Before Out of Stock\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cToday Only 80% Off\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They also appear in multiple languages, including Italian-style phrasing (\u201csconti fino all\u201980%\u201d) to match the Milano Cortina theme and make the offer feel localized and legitimate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At a glance, the creative looks professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It uses official-looking Olympic imagery and clean product visuals, which lowers skepticism before the click.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad596327767\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_360582-ad_309691-placement_360581\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"9971336976\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What happens after the click<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once the user clicks, one of two things usually happens:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The ad lands directly on a fake storefront using a lookalike domain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The ad preview appears \u201cofficial,\u201d but the click silently redirects to a different domain that is not affiliated with any official Olympics entity.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This redirect behavior matters because it helps scammers evade moderation. The platform or reviewer sees something clean, while real users get sent elsewhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why the sites feel legitimate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The fake shops borrow trust signals from the real store, including:<\/p><div id=\"mwtad3878103918\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_360567-ad_309691-placement_360771\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"6224621518\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Professional product photos and consistent styling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A familiar teal\/white color scheme<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Official-looking logos and event references (Milano Cortina 2026)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Navigation that matches real retail patterns (Men, Women, Collections, Accessories)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Return and shipping language that sounds credible<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Examples like \u201cFree Returns &amp; Exchanges within 90 days\u201d and \u201cFree shipping on orders over $80\u201d, which are the kinds of policies shoppers expect from a large, official retailer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The problem is not the design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The problem is who is collecting the payment details.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad2988366966\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_360571-ad_309691-placement_360772\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"5867729999\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The tiny detail that gives it away<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the clearest tells in your comparison is the discount framing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A legitimate store might offer something like \u201cSign up &amp; save 15%.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The scam store pushes \u201cUp &amp; save 80%.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That single change reveals the core tactic: inflate the discount to short-circuit caution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When people see 80% off official merchandise, they stop verifying and start trying to \u201clock it in.\u201d<\/p><div id=\"mwtad2715933310\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_360576-ad_309691-placement_360773\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"6594472392\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The real risks to users<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These sites can expose shoppers to several overlapping risks, not just one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1) Payment card theft and fraudulent charges<\/strong><br \/>The most direct risk is entering card details into a checkout controlled by scammers. Even if the \u201corder\u201d appears to go through, the goal can be harvesting your card number, expiration date, and security code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2) Personal data harvesting<\/strong><br \/>Checkout pages collect valuable identity data, including:<\/p><div id=\"mwtad2325251955\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_360583-ad_309691-placement_360774\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"8849826992\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Full name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shipping address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phone number<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email address<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even if the card does not get hit immediately, that personal data can be resold or used for follow-up fraud (phishing, fake delivery texts, account takeover attempts).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3) Counterfeit goods or no delivery<\/strong><br \/>Some victims receive low-quality counterfeit items. Others receive nothing at all. A common pattern is a fake tracking number, vague shipping updates, then silence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"mwtad2290846960\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_360584-ad_309691-placement_360775\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3952847241\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>4) The site disappears after taking payments<\/strong><br \/>These operations often burn domains quickly. Once complaints rise, the site goes offline and the scammers rotate to new domains and new ads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Evidence of coordinated scam infrastructure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This type of campaign is rarely \u201cone scammer, one site.\u201d It looks organized and repeatable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The footprint you shared shows a burst of domain registrations clustered tightly together, including domains such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>olympics2026[.]store<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Olympicseu[.]shop <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>olympics-sale[.]top <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>olympics-hot[.]top <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>olympics-top[.]shop <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Olympicssportswear[.]shop<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Olympexapparel[.]shop<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lifestylecollection[.]shop<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2026olympics[.]store <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And then more lookalikes appearing immediately after, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Olymponline[.]top <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Postolympicsale[.]com<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>sale-olympics[.]top<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>olympics-save[.]top <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>olympicssportswears[.]shop <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>olympicsfashionhub[.]shop<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That kind of rapid, patterned domain creation is a hallmark of an operation that expects takedowns and has a pipeline ready.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Newly created Facebook pages pushing the ads<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another strong indicator you noted is that the Facebook pages running these ads are often newly created, sometimes the same day as the domain registration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That \u201cfast launch\u201d pattern typically looks like this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Register domain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clone the official store design<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create a new social page<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Run aggressive discount ads<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collect payments and data<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rotate to a new domain when reports spike<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Legitimate global brands do not usually create brand-new pages and immediately run 80% off campaigns tied to major international events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"495\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3-17-1024x495.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-381758\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3-17-1024x495.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3-17-300x145.jpg 300w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3-17-1536x743.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3-17-2048x990.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3-17-860x416.jpg 860w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why this scam is spreading now<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Milano Cortina 2026 is a perfect lure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is high-interest, widely recognizable, and emotionally positive. People are primed to buy souvenirs, gifts, and collectibles, especially when the items look official and limited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Scammers lean into that momentum and add a price shock (80% off) to make the decision feel urgent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The result is a high-converting trap: trust + urgency + checkout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"mwtad709886061\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309747-ad_309691-placement_360587\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"9589536513\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How The Scam Works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below is a step-by-step breakdown of how Olympics Shop scam sites typically operate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Create a believable \u201cofficial\u201d storefront clone<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first move is cloning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Scammers copy the front-end of an official-looking Olympics merchandise store, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Layout and navigation structure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fonts, spacing, product card styling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cCollection\u201d naming<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Product images and descriptions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promotional banners<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The fake store uses a prominent banner reading \u201cUP &amp; SAVE 80%\u201d across the top, in the same spot where a legitimate store would place a smaller email sign-up offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is not an accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is a deliberate swap: keep everything familiar, change only what increases urgency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Use a lookalike domain that passes quick visual checks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The domain is the hinge of the entire scam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most users do not read URLs carefully, especially on mobile. Scammers exploit this with domains that \u201cfeel\u201d related to the Olympics, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>olympics2026[.]store<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>olympics-sale[.]top<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>olympics-save[.]top<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>olympics-top[.]shop<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Olympicseu[.]shop<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These domains are not subtle. They do not need to be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They only need to survive a fast glance while the user is focused on the discount.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A common psychological trick is stacking familiar words (\u201colympics,\u201d \u201c2026,\u201d \u201cshop,\u201d \u201csale\u201d) to make the URL look inevitable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Launch ads that mimic legitimate promotions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once the site is live, the scammers push paid ads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These ads are optimized for impulse clicks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Very high discount numbers (often 70% to 90%)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time pressure language (\u201ctoday only,\u201d \u201cbefore out of stock\u201d)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cFree returns\u201d reassurance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Official-looking imagery and event branding<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ad creative you shared is a textbook example of how they lower resistance:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It looks polished.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It uses \u201cofficial gear\u201d framing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It promises a generous return policy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It adds scarcity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is designed to get clicks from normal shoppers, not tech-savvy investigators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Use redirects and cloaking to evade moderation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A more advanced tactic appears when the ad preview looks \u201cofficial,\u201d but the click sends the user elsewhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This can happen through:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Redirect chains (multiple hops before landing)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conditional redirects based on device, country, or referrer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cClean\u201d pages for reviewers, \u201cdirty\u201d pages for real traffic<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This matters for enforcement. Even when a platform removes one URL, the operation can keep running by swapping destination domains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It also explains why users often say: \u201cThe ad looked real.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They are not imagining it. The ad can be engineered to look real.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5: Push the shopper toward checkout fast<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you land on the fake store, the site experience is tuned for conversion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Common techniques include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Large discount banners (like \u201cUP &amp; SAVE 80%\u201d)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prominent \u201cShop Now\u201d calls to action<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A clean, familiar category structure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Popular items priced unusually low (for example, a beanie at $8 instead of $24, displayed on the page in EUR)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Return and shipping policy blurbs placed near price and quantity selectors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your product page show this exact layout: price on the right, a short list of \u201cbenefits\u201d beneath it, then size and quantity. It is designed to feel safe and routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The more routine it feels, the less likely a shopper is to pause and verify the domain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"495\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/6-8-1024x495.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-381757\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/6-8-1024x495.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/6-8-300x145.jpg 300w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/6-8-1536x743.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/6-8-2048x990.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/6-8-860x416.jpg 860w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 6: Collect payment details and personal information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The checkout is the main payload.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even if the scammers are \u201cselling\u201d something, the real value is what the shopper types in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Card details<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Billing address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email and phone number<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Full shipping information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From the scammer\u2019s perspective, this is a package they can monetize multiple ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use the card immediately for fraudulent purchases<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sell the card data to other criminals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use the personal data for targeted phishing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attempt account takeovers using the email address as a starting point<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is why victims sometimes see problems weeks later, not the same day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 7: Send fake confirmations and stall with tracking theater<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many operations add a thin layer of \u201cpost-purchase\u201d credibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Victims may receive:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An order confirmation email<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A generic receipt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A tracking number that either never updates or points to a meaningless tracking page<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This serves two purposes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It reduces chargebacks in the first 24 to 48 hours.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It buys time to run more ads before the domain gets reported.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In some cases, the scammers ship something cheap to create a delivery record, which can confuse disputes. The item might be unrelated, low quality, or counterfeit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 8: Rotate domains and restart under new names<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When complaints rise, the operation pivots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because the domains are cheap and the site is cloned, they can move quickly:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Domain goes down<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New domain goes live<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New Facebook page launches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New ads start again<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The domain registration clusters you shared strongly suggest this rotation model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is the same playbook, repeated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The red flags shoppers can actually spot in real time<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most advice online is too vague. Here are the tells that matter, especially for this specific Olympics Shop scam pattern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Red flags on the ad itself<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Discounts pushed to 80% (or higher) for \u201cofficial\u201d event merchandise<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brand-new pages running aggressive sales immediately<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Generic \u201cofficial gear\u201d language with no verifiable brand page history<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scarcity lines that feel templated (\u201cbefore out of stock\u201d)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Red flags on the website<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The domain is not a known official domain or a verified partner domain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The discount messaging is extreme and constant (\u201cUp &amp; Save 80%\u201d)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Minor layout inconsistencies compared to the true official shop (small font rendering differences, spacing, slightly off header alignment)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Policies that sound polished but lack a real company footprint (no meaningful contact info, vague address, unresponsive support email)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Red flags after checkout<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Confirmation emails from unrelated domains<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tracking numbers that do not match major carriers or never progress<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sudden unrelated charges on the card days later<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Customer support that stops responding after payment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"mwtad3007220817\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309748-ad_309691-placement_360588\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3906789406\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What To Do If You Have Fallen Victim to This Scam<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you clicked one of these Olympics Shop ads and entered information, act quickly. The goal is to limit damage, lock down accounts, and create a paper trail for disputes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Call your bank or card issuer immediately<\/strong><br \/>Tell them you believe your card details were entered on a fraudulent merchant site. Ask them to:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Block the merchant (if they can see it)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Issue a new card number<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review recent authorizations for suspicious activity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dispute the transaction and request a chargeback<\/strong><br \/>If you paid and you suspect fraud, initiate a dispute as soon as possible.<br \/>Use clear language: \u201cThis merchant is impersonating the official Olympics Shop. The website is a lookalike domain.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Freeze or lock your card temporarily if your bank supports it<\/strong><br \/>If you are still investigating, locking the card can stop immediate misuse while you gather details.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Change passwords for any accounts that share your checkout email<\/strong><br \/>Start with:<ul><li>Your email account password<\/li><li>Any shopping accounts tied to that email<\/li><li>Any accounts where you reused the same password<\/li><\/ul>If scammers harvested your name, address, and email, account takeover attempts often follow.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enable 2-factor authentication on your email account<\/strong><br \/>Your email inbox is the key to password resets. Protect it with 2FA immediately.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Monitor your statements for at least 60 days<\/strong><br \/>Fraud can be delayed. Watch for:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Small test charges (often $1 to $5)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Charges from unfamiliar \u201conline retail\u201d names<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>International charges you do not recognize<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>If you created an account on the scam site, assume the password is compromised<\/strong><br \/>If you used a password you have used elsewhere, treat it as exposed. Change it anywhere it was reused.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Save evidence before the site disappears<\/strong><br \/>Take screenshots of:<ul><li>The ad (if possible)<\/li><li>The product page<\/li><li>The checkout page<\/li><li>The order confirmation page<\/li><li>The URL showing the domain<\/li><\/ul>Also save any confirmation email headers if you received them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Report the scam to the platform that served the ad<\/strong><br \/>Report the ad and the page to Facebook, Instagram, or Google (wherever you saw it).<br \/>This helps trigger review and removal, and it creates a record that the ad was fraudulent.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Report to your local consumer protection agency (optional but useful)<\/strong><br \/>If you are in the US, report to FTC.<br \/>If you are in the EU\/UK, report through your local fraud reporting channel.<br \/>Even if you do not get a direct response, reporting helps connect patterns across victims.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Watch for follow-up phishing pretending to be \u201csupport\u201d<\/strong><br \/>After a scam purchase, victims often receive:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cYour package is held\u201d delivery texts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cConfirm your address\u201d emails<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fake refund offers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recovery scams claiming they can get your money back<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do not click links. Go directly to the carrier or bank through official channels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"12\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>If you used a debit card, treat this as urgent<\/strong><br \/>Debit cards can be riskier because the money leaves your account faster. Push your bank for immediate protective steps.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"mwtad623193602\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_318930-ad_309691-placement_360589\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3818335085\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Bottom Line<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Olympics Shop scam sites work because they do not look like scams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They look like the official store, with the same photos, the same categories, and the same polished shopping flow. The only thing that changes is the domain and the intensity of the discount.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That is why \u201cUp &amp; Save 80%\u201d is not a harmless promo. It is the hook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you see Olympics Shop ads pushing 80% off Milano Cortina 2026 merchandise, assume you are dealing with a lookalike operation until you prove otherwise. Verify the domain through an official Olympics site or a verified partner link, not through the ad itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you already bought something, move fast: contact your bank, dispute the charge, replace the card, and lock down your email and passwords. The sooner you act, the less room the scammers have to turn one impulsive purchase into a larger fraud event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"mwtad1580374408\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_381388-ad_309691-placement_381390\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3191649120\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1) Are these \u201cOlympics Shop 80% off\u201d ads real?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Often, no. Many ads using \u201cOfficial Olympics Shop\u201d branding and extreme discounts (like 70% to 90%) lead to lookalike domains that impersonate an official merchandise store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2) How can I tell if an Olympics Shop website is fake?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Focus on the domain and the discount behavior:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The URL is not an official or verified partner domain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The site pushes a constant \u201cUp &amp; Save 80%\u201d style banner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The page looks nearly identical to the official shop, but with inflated deals and urgency.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact info is vague, unresponsive, or missing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3) Why do the scam sites look so professional?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because they are clones. Scammers copy the same product photos, layout, and collections to trigger visual trust and reduce the chance you stop to verify the URL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4) What happens if I buy from one of these fake stores?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Common outcomes include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your payment card details are captured and later abused.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your personal details (name, address, email, phone) are harvested.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You receive counterfeit merchandise or nothing at all.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You get a fake tracking number or misleading shipping updates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5) I entered my card details but did not complete checkout. Am I still at risk?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. If you typed in full card data and submitted it on a fraudulent checkout page, assume it may be compromised. Monitor your account and consider replacing the card if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6) What should I do immediately if I already paid?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do these steps in order:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Call your card issuer, report fraud risk, and request a new card number.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dispute the transaction and ask about a chargeback.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monitor for small \u201ctest\u201d charges over the next days.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Save screenshots of the site, product page, checkout, and the domain.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7) Can I get my money back if it was a scam site?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Often, yes, but it depends on your payment method:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Credit card:<\/strong> Chargebacks are usually your best path.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Debit card:<\/strong> Act fast; protections vary and funds may leave immediately.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>PayPal:<\/strong> Open a dispute quickly (goods not received or counterfeit).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Crypto\/wire transfers:<\/strong> Recovery is unlikely.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8) Why do these scam sites use so many different domains?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because domains get reported and taken down. The operation survives by rotating to new lookalike domains registered in batches, then relaunching ads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9) Why does the ad preview sometimes look official, but the site is not?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Scammers can use redirects or cloaking so reviewers see one destination, while real users get sent to a different domain. This helps them evade moderation and keep campaigns running longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10) Is it safe to enter my email or create an account on these sites?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. Even without payment, giving your email and personal details can lead to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Targeted phishing emails<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fake delivery texts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Account takeover attempts (especially if you reuse passwords)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It starts with a deal that looks almost unfair. An \u201cOfficial Olympics Shop\u201d ad flashes past on Facebook or Google, promising up to 80% off Milano Cortina 2026 merchandise. The photos look authentic. 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