Adidas shopping scam message examples

These are illustrative examples, modelled on common scam patterns, of messages impersonating Adidas — fully defanged and shown here so you can recognise the pattern. They are illustrations, not genuine Adidas messages. Got a message you're unsure about right now? Check it in the free scanner.

Example scam messages

Example scam social media messageExample only. Not a real message.

Sponsored post: 'ADIDAS AU WAREHOUSE CLEARANCE. Samba and Yeezy lines must go this weekend. Tap to shop before stock runs out' linking to adidas-outlet-au[.]example.

What gives it away:

The link goes to a lookalike domain, not adidas.com.au; a clearance advertised only through a social ad needs checking on the official site first
Stock of a hyped release at massive discounts, promised outside the official site, is a counterfeit-store pattern
The stock-runs-out countdown exists to make you buy before you check the real store

Example scam emailExample only. Not a real message.

Subject: Final access: limited Samba restock. Your reserved pair will be released to the waitlist tonight. Complete checkout now at adidas-drops[.]example to keep your size.

What gives it away:

A sender address can be faked, so a familiar-looking one isn't proof; check the restock on adidas.com.au typed in yourself
A 'reserved pair' you never ordered is bait; the deadline is manufactured to stop you thinking
The checkout sits on a fake domain built to harvest card details

Example scam text messageExample only. Not a real message.

Adidas: There is a problem with order #AU78432. Update your payment details within 24 hours at adidas-secure-checkout[.]example/au or the order will be cancelled.

What gives it away:

It names an order you may never have placed and hopes you panic rather than check
The payment-update link is not adidas.com.au; verify any real order by logging in at adidas.com.au yourself
Cancellation deadlines in a text are a pressure tactic, not how a retailer handles a payment issue

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Frequently asked questions

Is this Adidas message real or a scam?

The messages on this page are defanged examples of Adidas impersonation scams — illustrations modelled on common scam patterns, not genuine Adidas messages. To judge a specific message you've received, paste it into the free Scam Scanner checker for an instant verdict, or verify it directly through Adidas's official app or website.

How can I tell a fake Adidas message from a genuine one?

Adidas orders, drops and restocks can be checked on adidas.com.au typed in yourself, so check there instead of trusting a sender name, address or link. The examples below break down the tells that give a fake away — unexpected links, urgency, and requests for payment or details. If anything asks you to click a link or hand over information, treat it as suspicious until you've verified it independently.

What should I do if I already clicked a link or paid?

Act quickly: contact your bank, then follow the step-by-step recovery guide at /what-to-do. It walks you through who to contact — your bank, IDCARE and the right reporting channel — in the order that matters most.