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Fake Lidl Online Shop Taken Offline After Consumer Warnings

Consumer advisers urge shoppers to verify domains, avoid entering data, and contact banks if details were shared.

Overview

  • The counterfeit site mimicked Lidl branding and advertised extreme discounts to lure purchases.
  • Reports identified the non‑official domain yavero.shop and a missing or faulty impressum as clear red flags.
  • The page used urgency cues such as countdown timers and claims of limited availability to pressure quick decisions.
  • Authorities say the scheme likely sought payment credentials and personal data, though any financial loss remains unconfirmed.
  • Guidance includes avoiding purchases on suspicious pages, checking with banks or payment services if data was submitted, reporting the site, and using the Verbraucherzentralen Fakeshop-Finder to verify shops.