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Commerce Commission flags 87 fake NZ boutique websites

The Commerce Commission has identified 87 suspected "ghost stores" posing as New Zealand boutiques after receiving more than 230 complaints since March last year.

Skinny McBuntu

The Commerce Commission has identified 87 suspected "ghost stores" — fake websites designed to look like legitimate New Zealand boutiques. Shoppers have been caught out by the convincing-looking sites. More than 230 complaints have been received since March last year.

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‘It looked completely legitimate’: Shoppers caught out by fake NZ boutique websites

The Commerce Commission has identified 87 suspected “ghost stores”, and received more than 230 complaints since March last year.

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