In order to make shopping on the Internet safer, Watchlist Internet the Fake Shop Detector together with AIT . As part of a study, the developers now want to find out how the Fake Shop Detector influences security when shopping online.

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The Fake Shop Detector warns you of fraud in real time.

What is Fake Shop Detector?

The Fake Shop Detector is a browser plugin for your computer and laptop. It checks whether an online shop you are currently visiting is fraudulent or not. If it is a dubious offer, you will be warned. The Fake Shop Detector is free and does not store any private data!

What do i have to do?

  • Download the Fake Shop Detector at www.fakeshop.at .
  • Fill out a questionnaire.
  • Test the Fake Shop Detector in everyday online life for a month.
  • Fill out a second questionnaire.

As a thank you, participants will receive a €10 voucher from wunschguschein.at . You also help to improve the Fake Shop Detector.

To the study

Participation criteria

You can participate if you:

  • are ready to install the plugin or have already installed it
  • live in Austria
  • Are 18 years or older
  • occasionally shop online
  • Use Chrome, Edge or Firefox as your browser
  • on a day of your choice between August 28th. and 7.9. are available for the 2nd online survey.

all information about the research project here .

Also read:
Fake competitions: What you need to know about them!


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