New Fake Marketplace From China Mimics Top Retail Brands for Fraud

Silent Push exposes thousands of fake e-commerce websites spoofing major brands like Apple and Michael Kors. Learn how this Chinese phishing scam targets shoppers and steals financial data, impacting global consumers.

Cybersecurity firm Silent Push has exposed a massive phishing scam originating from China, which has created thousands of fake e-commerce websites designed to trick online shoppers. These fraudulent sites mimic well-known brands and aim to steal sensitive financial information, impacting both English and Spanish-speaking consumers worldwide.

According to Silent Push’s research, shared with Hackread.com ahead of its publishing on July 2^nd, 2025, the investigation began after a crucial tip from Mexican journalist Ignacio Gómez Villaseñor.

Villaseñor’s May 26, 2025, X/Twitter post highlighted a threat actor specifically targeting Hot Sale 2025, a major annual sales event in Mexico, similar to Black Friday in the United States. It ran from May 26 to June 3, 2025 ...