A POPULAR security website has highlighted a dangerous phrase you shouldn’t search on Google.
The scam could lead to a shopping disaster that sees you lose money.
According to the expert who posted the latest Trend Micro blog post, scammers have been trying to impersonate the well-known sportswear brand Brooks.
It’s not worth searching for a Brooks online outlet because a real one doesn’t exist.
The expert wrote: ” Unfortunately, scammers are impersonating Brooks to create fake online shops with which to trick people and steal their money.”
Adding: “We’ve found several fake Brooks outlets websites.
“Although some of the web addresses may seem similar to the official one, they are NOT legitimate — we suggest you avoid shopping on these websites!”
The websites you should avoid searching for are brooks-outlet.com, rooksshoesfactoryoutlet.us, brooks-factoryoutlet.com, and brooksrunningus.store.
Experts claim all these sites are scams that will steal your money or personal information.
Brooks has even had to confirm that it does not have an online outlet store.
Replying to a concerned shopper on Facebook, a brand spokesperson wrote: “We do not have an online outlet store.
“We’re the one and only official Brooks Running Facebook page and our only official website is brooksrunning.com.
“We will do everything in our power to have fraudulent vendors shut down.
“Please contact your bank right away to prevent any unauthorized activity on your account(s) and to dispute any suspicious transactions.”
You should also avoid clicking on social media posts and adverts for the fake sites.
Google users can turn to Safe Browsing mode for a more secure online experience.
