Fake websites for real companies are scamming Canadian consumers and businesses
Companies and anti-fraud professionals are warning consumers to watch for fake listings on search engines that redirect people to fraudulent versions of familiar companies and brands.
![Fake websites for real companies are scamming Canadian consumers and businesses](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7132348.1709423110!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/stetson-hats-canada-fraudulent.jpg)
![A fraudulent "Stetson Hats Canada" website like this one appeared legitimate to Canadians trying to get the product shipped here — but buyers would eventually find that they received no products. A fake website displays Stetson hats for sale.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7132348.1709423110!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/stetson-hats-canada-fraudulent.jpg)
Companies and anti-fraud professionals are warning consumers to watch for fake listings on search engines that redirect people to fraudulent versions of familiar companies and brands.