Fake Dunnes Stores Website Targeting Irish Shoppers with Convincing Scam

• Fraudulent site mimics legitimate retailer with suspicious contact details and unrealistic discounts

A sophisticated scam website impersonating Dunnes Stores is targeting Irish consumers with fake promotions and fraudulent checkout processes. The site, operating under the domain dunnesstoreofficial.com, closely replicates the appearance of the legitimate Irish retailer but contains several concerning red flags.

The fraudulent website displays professional-looking branding identical to Dunnes Stores, complete with the familiar logo, navigation menu, and product categories including Women, Men, Kids, and Home sections. The site features what appears to be genuine product listings, such as a "Helen James Considered Uisce Pasta Bowl" priced at €2.50, and promotes an eye-catching "80% OFF" sale with tropical-themed graphics.

The scammers employ high-pressure tactics to create false urgency. Pop-up notifications claim recent purchases by named individuals from specific Irish locations, such as "M*****e in Co. Kilkenny, Ireland bought color: white / size: 42DD Jun 23, 16:24". Additionally, the checkout process displays countdown timers warning "Your cart is reserved for 04:20minutes!" to pressure shoppers into completing purchases quickly.

However, several technical details expose the site as fraudulent. The website lacks an SSL security certificate, meaning any information entered is not encrypted or secure. Most notably, the contact page lists the email address customer06@onvipservice.shop, which bears no relation to Dunnes Stores' legitimate domain. The footer displays "dunnesstoreeu" rather than official Dunnes Stores branding, and the copyright notice claims ownership by "SHOP INC" instead of the actual retailer.

The checkout process appears legitimate at first glance, accepting major payment methods and displaying security badges including "Trusted Store" and "Secure Payment" logos. The site even includes Irish-specific elements such as country selection for Ireland and appropriate postal code fields, making it particularly convincing for Irish shoppers.

Trading Standards officials warn that scam sites like this are designed to steal personal information and payment details. The unrealistically low prices, massive discount claims, and artificial urgency tactics are classic methods used to pressure consumers into making hasty purchases without proper verification.

Shoppers should verify they are on Dunnes Stores' official website before making any purchases. The legitimate retailer operates physical stores across Ireland and their official online presence can be verified through their established channels.

Anyone who has provided personal or payment information to this fraudulent site should contact their bank immediately and monitor their accounts for suspicious activity.