Think you've found an amazing deal on quilting supplies or a Shoemakers Academy sneaker kit?
Think again!
In this video, Wade the Shoe Dog exposes a growing problem: fake online shopping websites targeting quilters, crafters, and shoemakers. These scam websites steal product photos from legitimate retailers, advertise unbelievable discounts, and attempt to trick shoppers into sharing their credit card information.
With Black Friday and holiday shopping season approaching, it’s more important than ever to know how to spot these fraudulent stores before you buy.
👟 In this video, you’ll learn:
- How fake quilting and craft supply websites operate
- Why a $69 sneaker kit advertised for $30 is a major red flag
- How scammers steal product photos from legitimate retailers
- Warning signs to look for on suspicious websites
- How to use Google’s Gemini AI to help investigate a questionable website
- Where to report fraudulent online stores
- What to do if you’ve already entered your credit card information
- Where to safely purchase genuine Shoemakers Academy products
Important Reminder: Just because a website has HTTPS or looks professional doesn’t mean it’s a legitimate retailer. Always double-check before purchasing!
Shop Shoemakers Academy with confidence
Purchase genuine Shoemakers Academy products through our official website, Etsy shop, or authorized retailers like Quilt in a Day.
Official Website: https://shoemakersacademy.com/quilters-sneaker-kits/
Shop on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/HowShoesAreMade
Join our email list for exclusive discounts and Black Friday specials: https://shoemakersacademy.com/subscribe/
Found a suspicious website?
Report suspected scam websites to Google or visit https://www.netcraft.com to learn about phishing-site reporting.
If you’ve already entered payment information on a suspected scam website, contact your bank or credit card issuer immediately.
Help protect fellow crafters!
Share this video with your quilting friends, sewing groups, and crafting communities. Together, we can help keep shoppers safe and support legitimate small businesses.
Stay safe, shop smart, and happy crafting!
— Wade the Shoe Dog & Andrea
Video Chapters
00:00 – Holiday Shopping Warning: Fake Retail Websites
01:13 – Examples of Suspicious Quilting Websites
01:44 – How Scammers Use Real Product Photos
02:00 – Sneaker Kits at Unbelievable Prices
03:16 – Using Gemini AI to Check Suspicious Websites
04:07 – What to Do If Your Credit Card Is Compromised
04:57 – Red Flags on Fake Website Contact Pages
05:57 – Where to Buy Genuine Shoemakers Academy Products
06:40 – Staying Safe During Holiday Shopping
07:12 – Legitimate Discounts and Black Friday Deals
Fake Sites
Please do not visit these web sites.
https://www.fabricsitchquilt-FAKE.com/
https://www.fabreliafabric-FAKE.com/
https://www.purefabricthread-FAKE.com/
https://www.sewweavestitch-FAKE.com/
https://www.sewingshopco-FAKE.com/
https://www.textileyardstudio-FAKE.com/
https://www.quiltsupplypro-FAKE.com/