Are the new Temu and Shein 'closing down sale' lookalike sites a scam?

Yes. A fresh wave of copycat domains — names that swap a letter or add “-outlet,” “-sale,” or a country code to Temu's or Shein's real name — is circulating right now via social ads claiming a “store closing” or “90% off everything” clearance. Both real brands sell only through their own apps and official sites; neither runs surprise closures through a different domain. Check the URL bar character by character before you check out, and if you already paid, dispute the charge with your card issuer immediately.

Educational verdict from documented scam patterns — not a live report. For a 0–100 risk score on the exact link in your hand, run the checker.