The Good Guys shopping scam message examples
Example scam messages
Subject: 48-hour warehouse blowout, members only. The Good Guys is clearing floor stock: fridges, washers and TVs at prices we can't print. Shop the private sale now at goodguys-blowout[.]example before it's pulled offline.
What gives it away:
- The sale link is a mimic site, not thegoodguys.com.au, and a sender address can be faked, so a familiar-looking one isn't proof
- A 'private' sale that only exists behind an email link is the setup; a real promotion should appear on the official site too
- 'Before it's pulled offline' is manufactured scarcity to make you check out before you check the domain
A search ad leads to a store that looks exactly like The Good Guys, showing 'last 2 units' pricing on premium coffee machines and dryers at a fraction of retail, with checkout asking for full card details on an unfamiliar domain.
What gives it away:
- The address bar does not show thegoodguys.com.au; don't enter full card details on a page you reached from an ad on an unfamiliar domain
- Prices dramatically below every other retailer on identical current models signal a fake storefront, not a bargain
- 'Last 2 units' counters on every product are pressure theatre to prevent comparison shopping
How to check a message you've received
Never tap a link in an unexpected message. Instead, paste the text into the free message checker for an instant verdict, or check a suspicious link with the link & website checker. To verify directly, contact The Good Guys through its official app or the number on its real website — never the details in the message itself.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this The Good Guys message real or a scam?
The messages on this page are defanged examples of The Good Guys impersonation scams — illustrations modelled on common scam patterns, not genuine The Good Guys 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 The Good Guys's official app or website.
How can I tell a fake The Good Guys message from a genuine one?
The Good Guys orders, deliveries and service bookings can be checked by logging in at thegoodguys.com.au or in the app, so check there instead of trusting the sender name, number 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.