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The rise of fake web shops has become a significant challenge in the e-commerce landscape, leading to financial losses for consumers, theft of personal information, and diminished trust in online shopping. This issue has severely affected CARNET’s users, prompting the national CERT to develop a proactive solution. The result is CERT iffy, a state-of-the-art service designed to detect and mitigate fraudulent online shops. Through dedicated threat intelligence and analysis, the team identified over 1,000 fake web shops targeting Croatian and European markets and uncovered more than 45,000 fake web shops globally. CERT iffy empowers users and stakeholders with tools and knowledge to recognize these sophisticated fake shops, which often imitate well-known brands. Continuous education and vigilance are critical in combating this issue, as fraudulent groups launch new sites daily. Since its launch, the service has seen thousands of user searches monthly, demonstrating its critical role in safeguarding users and raising awareness about the dangers of fake web shops.