If you want to buy a shoe or find out the price, you have to send the Instagram user a private message. Attention: There is no real online shop behind the profile of “wesleyroberts375”, warns our cooperation partner Watchlist Internet . You are being cheated. Do not send money or voucher codes!
Are you looking for Nike shoes that are sold out everywhere else? Be careful with retailers who claim to still have the shoes you want in stock. These are most likely fakes. Counterfeit brands are usually sold through fraudulent online shops. We are currently also receiving reports of fraudulent Instagram users who want to complete the purchase via private messages. We'll show you how the fraud works.
What does the fraudulent Instagram profile look like?
In the fake profile of “wesleyroberts375” you can see numerous pictures of Nike shoes. Various models are also presented in the saved stories. In the profile description (bio) of “wesleyroberts375” you will find the information that it is a “Footwear store”. There is no link to an online shop. Interested buyers should contact us via direct message (DM). The exact profile description is as follows:
Footwear store
• Your New Shoe Plug &
• BROWSE YOUR SIZE In My Story Highlights
• DM To Purchase (I REPLY TO EVERYONE)
• 1,100+ Positive Reviews

DM To Purchase – If you want to buy something, you should send a private message
If you want to buy shoes, you should send a private message to the fake seller. The fraudulent Instagram user then explains that the pair is still available and you need to pay in advance via PayPal.
After you transfer the money, the fraudster claims that the money did not arrive and asks you to transfer again. The fraudster puts a lot of pressure on victims to get them to make transfers. They promise that the money that is transferred in excess will be refunded. If you can no longer pay, the fraudster asks for voucher codes. The scam continues until the victim notices the fraud.
Very often, victims are contacted first. A reader told us that he followed the page and was then contacted by the scammer.
How do I spot a fraudulent Instagram shop?
- There is no imprint.
- Neither the company name nor the company headquarters is mentioned.
- You cannot find a business license.
- There is no email address or phone number.
- Products are sold that are sold out everywhere else.
- Payment is made via voucher codes.
Tip: Here you will find tips on how to expose fraudulent online shops .
I paid – what now?
- Contact PayPal and explain the situation. You may get your money back through Buyer Protection .
- Have you submitted voucher codes? Since the codes have probably already been redeemed, your money is gone.
- Report it to the police. To do this, secure all available evidence.
- Report the fraudulent profile to Instagram.
Advice & Help: For specific advice requests, please contact the relevant offices that Watchlist Internet has listed for you Advice & Help
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Source: Watchlist Internet
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