Third Party Websites
SHEDMASTER UK LIMITED only trades and features on the following websites
www.shedmaster.co.uk and www.shedinstallers.co.uk (no other planforms or websites).
Our company number is 08173442 and are featured under Companies House at https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/08173442
Under no circumstances does our company feature on other platforms and websites such as EBAY, SHOPIFY and Amazon.
We have been noticing an increased number of SCAM/DUPLICATE garden shed websites that are appearing online. Unless your order was placed on the above websites listed will you have a valid order number with us. For more information, please contact [email protected]
We are not affiliated with any other website or company with a similar name (except from the websites listed above). We also do not appear on websites based on the SHOPIFY platform that contain .”shop” or adding “outlet” to our name or with a similar name.
If our customers are in doubt please emails us at [email protected] or call us on 07720 323744 (available Monday to Friday 09:00 – 1800).
How to spot a third-party fake/scam website
Fake third-party Shopify websites are fraudulent stores that leverage Shopify’s easy-to-use platform to mimic legitimate brands, often stealing tens of millions from consumers annually. These scam sites frequently utilize stolen credit cards, sell counterfeit goods, or simply disappear after taking payment for products that are never delivered.
Common Types of Fake Shopify Sites & Scams
Store Cloning/Duplication: Scammers clone a legitimate store’s logo, product images, and design, often using a similar domain (e.g., changing “.com” or “.co.uk” to “.shop” or “.shop.com” adding “outlet”).
Triangulation Fraud: The fake store acts as a middleman. They list products at a low price, take your money, and then use stolen credit card information to purchase the item from the real retailer, shipping it to you while keeping the profit.
“Ghost” Stores: Sites that appear professional but exist only to collect payment, often featuring absurdly low prices (e.g., 90% off) to lure buyers.
Social Media Ad Scams: Fake stores advertise on platforms like Instagram or Facebook, offering “too good to be true” deals, often using bots to fake positive reviews.
Key Red Flags to Spot Fake Shopify Sites
Suspicious URLs: Misspelled brand names, added words like “official,” or random letters (e.g., shedmaster.shop or the the-shedmaster.shop instead of shedmaster.co.uk).
No Contact Information: Lack of a physical address, phone number, or only providing a generic contact form or addresses that do not exist.
Unrealistic Discounts: Products offered for 70-90% off, or “2 for 1” deals on high-end products.
Risky Payment Methods: Exclusively accepting cryptocurrency, bank transfers, or gift cards, which offer no fraud protection.
Fake Reviews: Glowing, generic reviews on-site that cannot be found on independent review sites like Trustpilot or Reddit.
How to Protect Yourself
Verify the Store: Check if the site has a real, traceable business address and contact phone number.
Check Third-Party Reviews: Look up the store on Reddit or Trustpilot to see if others have been scammed.
Use Secure Payments: Use credit cards or PayPal, which allow you to file a chargeback if the product never arrives.
Report Scams: If you find a fake site, you can report it directly to Shopify’s “Report a Merchant” team, even if the site is no longer active. https://www.shopify.com/legal/tools/report-an-issue/report-a-merchant
What to Do If You Are Scammed
If you have been targeted, you should immediately contact your bank or credit card for advise. Additionally, report the fraudulent store to Shopify https://www.shopify.com/legal/tools/report-an-issue/report-a-merchant, as they have teams dedicated to taking down such sites.