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Bargain hunters lured by 90 percent discounts at Fonq, but it turns out to be a trap

Bargain hunters lured by 90 percent discounts at Fonq, but it turns out to be a trap

Scammers are using fake advertisements on TikTok and Instagram to lure bargain hunters with claims of 90 percent discounts due to a supposed bankruptcy of the webshop Fonq. The Dutch Fraudehelpdesk has already received reports regarding this fraudulent website, which aims to trick consumers into making purchases on a fake platform.

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