74. Safe Website Check #3: Can You Get An Answer?

Published on: Aug 1, 2025

Helpful episodes to listen to first

Check #1 - Is the website less than a year old?

Check #2 - What does Trustpilot say?

What is a Protection Partner

Questions we answer in this episode

Why does this check sometimes get skipped?

What s one super simple way to spot a fake shopping site?

Why might a scammer want you to contact them?

Which red flags in a reply should make you walk away?

Episode summary

The third item on our Safe Website Checklist is all about communication: Can You Get an Answer?

Reputable shopping sites usually offer multiple clear ways to get in touch - a phone number, social media, and live chat - not just email. If those channels are missing, broken, or fake, that s a big red flag.

But even if you can reach someone, don t let your guard down. Scammers can and do reply - sometimes quickly. The key is how they respond and whether it feels trustworthy. If you re unsure, bring in your Protection Partner for a second opinion. Trust your gut, or as I call it, your spidey sense.

Call to action

Pick a trusted shopping website and check which contact methods they offer. Is there a phone number? A real social media presence? Maybe a live chat? Get curious - and the next time you re on a new site, you ll know exactly what to look for.

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