Bogus

What it does

Instantly find this product on Amazon and AliA new wave of shopping scams is spreading on Instagram and TikTok ads. sites that take your payment, then either charge you again later or ship a cheap knockoff instead of what you ordered. Bogus checks the site you're on and tells you if it matches known scam patterns. If it does, we show you the same product on Amazon or AliExpress so you can buy it safely instead. Free to install. We earn a small commission if you buy through the suggested links.

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  Fakespot Guard2020 · blog.mozilla.org · ▲134

  Protect yourself from bad sellers on Amazon, eBay & Walmart

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  KnockoffJul 2026 · knockoff.co · ▲224

  Amazon, without the knockoffs

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  Fakespot2020 · blog.mozilla.org · ▲69

  Spot fake reviews on Amazon to be sure you're buying quality

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  FakeFind2025 · fakefind.ai · ▲13

  When Mozilla shut down Fakespot, shoppers lost one of the best tools for spotting fake reviews. We built FakeFind to bring it back — faster, free, and AI-powered. FakeFind works as both a Fakespot alternative and a cross-platform Amazon review checker (plus Walmart, eBay, Best Buy, and Etsy). Paste a product link, and it flags suspicious patterns, gives a Trust Score (1–10), and provides a concise review summary so you can shop with confidence. No accounts. No extensions. Just clarity. https://fakefind.com

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  SpendMita CopilotJul 2026 · copilot.spendmita.com · ▲4

  Spot fake Amazon reviews & track prices, free

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  BuyWiseApr 2026 · getbuywise.com · ▲3

  Spot fake reviews before you buy. 5 retailers. Free.

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