‘Ghost stores’ plaguing Australian consumers with false claims, warns ACCC
Inside Retail
JULY 2, 2025
The ACCC describes the scammers as so-called ‘ghost stores’, where operators falsely represent themselves as local Australian businesses that sell high-quality clothing and footwear and are imminently closing down. Media reports suggest many others may be operating. The ACCC found these organisations use ‘.com’ com’ instead of ‘.com.au’
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