Getsector9.shop copycat store scores 12/100 'Dangerous' on MalwareTips scanner
MalwareTips says Getsector9.shop is a copycat store not run by any of the brands it copies its catalog, photos and branding from, and is part of a larger network that advertises heavily and abandons domains as complai…
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Source: malwaretips.com · published
What happened
MalwareTips says Getsector9.shop is a copycat store not run by any of the brands it copies its catalog, photos and branding from, and is part of a larger network that advertises heavily and abandons domains as complaints pile up. It reports deep fake discounts and countdown timers, and says such stores typically result in non-delivery, knockoffs, substitute items or unknown card charges. MalwareTips says the domain was registered on May 16, 2026 and its URL scanner gives it a Safety Score of 12/100, rated Dangerous. It advises not to shop there.
How the scam works
MalwareTips says the scheme follows a script copied across hundreds of copycat stores. A sponsored post appears in a Facebook, Instagram or TikTok feed using images and videos borrowed from real stores and brands, usually with an urgent hook such as an anniversary sale, a warehouse clearance or "we're closing our stores". Comments may be turned off or filled with quick, glowing replies. The site copies product photos, descriptions, menus and "free returns" badges, but a business name, address and working customer service are usually missing or lead nowhere.
At checkout, countdown timers, "only 3 left" badges and "12 people are viewing this" pop-ups push buyers to pay before they look closely, while bundles and free-shipping thresholds raise the basket. After payment a normal-looking confirmation email arrives. A tracking number may follow about a week later but often stays on "label created", while the card's dispute window runs down. If anything arrives it is usually a cheap copy shipped from overseas; some stores mail a cheap, unrelated item so tracking shows "delivered" and can be used against a refund claim. Support then stalls, or offers a 20% refund to keep the item or a return to China at the buyer's cost.
Source
MalwareTips, "Getsector9.shop EXPOSED - Real Store Or Scam? Investigation" (published 25 October 2026).
Red flags
- A store address that isn't the brand's own website or a retailer the brand lists.
- Discounts of 70% or more across the whole catalogue (for example $39 for an item that normally costs $180), with countdown timers or 'closing sale' banners.
- No registered company name, tax number or physical address in the footer, terms or imprint page.
- Support limited to a contact form or a generic email address, with no phone number or local return address.
- Refund, shipping and privacy pages copied from another shop, or returns that must go to China at your cost.
- Five-star reviews that can't be found anywhere else online.
If you were targeted
- 1Don't buy from the site or enter your card details at its checkout.
- 2Find the brand's official website through your own search and buy there or from retailers it lists.
- 3If you already paid, call your bank or card issuer and ask for a chargeback; disputes have time limits, often around 120 days. If you paid with PayPal, open an 'item not received' or 'significantly not as described' dispute (generally within 180 days).
- 4If you typed in your card number, ask for a replacement card, turn on transaction alerts and watch for small test charges.
- 5Keep the order email, tracking number and screenshots of the product page.
- 6Ignore follow-up 'customs fee' or 'address update' delivery texts, and change any password you reused on the site.
- 7Report the ad to the platform where you saw it and, in the U.S., file a report at ReportFraud.ftc.gov (econsumer.gov for cross-border purchases).