Social media users are being tricked by false ads advertising fictitious sales – and consumers say the platforms must take action
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Australian consumers are being lured to fake websites imitating major labels such as Blue Illusion, Millers and Sussan that replicate their branding and advertise fictitious closing-down sales on social media.
After previously identifying more than 140 so-called “ghost stores” falsely marketing themselves as local brands, Guardian Australia has found the problem extends to more sophisticated sites impersonating well-known retailers.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/may/24/scam-websites-imitating-famous-brands-on-social-media-ads
Author : Catie McLeod Consumer affairs reporter
Publish date : 2025-05-24 00:00:00
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