Is this order text or ad from Adidas a scam?
Scammers set up fake Adidas stores and 'problem with your order' texts to harvest card details. A text, email or ad that looks like it's from Adidas can be genuine — but it can just as easily be a scam built to look identical. The good news: a few quick checks almost always tell a real Adidas message from a fake.
Genuine Adidas links only ever go to adidas.com, adidas.com.au. Below is exactly what a real Adidas message looks like, the scams currently circulating in its name, the red flags that give a fake away, and a real example to compare against. Got a message in front of you? Check it now for an instant verdict.
What a real Adidas message looks like
Genuine messages from Adidas only ever link to adidas.com, adidas.com.au.
- Emails only come from adidas.com or adidas.com.au addresses
- Official adidas.com.au site shows clear AU pricing in AUD with Australian shipping and returns policy
- Product pages on adidas.com.au list verified stock levels and standard Australian sizing
- Genuine Adidas marketing never promises Yeezy or Samba stock at massive discounts outside the official site
Crucially, Adidas will never push you to a lookalike site to 're-confirm' payment for an order you didn't place.
Common Adidas scams
- Fake websites selling counterfeit Yeezy or Samba shoes using domains that look similar to adidas.com.au
- Scam ads on social media directing buyers to lookalike sites claiming heavily discounted new Adidas releases
- Emails urging immediate purchase of limited Samba or Yeezy drops that route through fake checkout pages
Red flags to watch for
- A website offers brand-new Yeezy or Samba models at prices far below adidas.com.au
- The domain is not adidas.com or adidas.com.au yet uses Adidas branding and product photos
- Checkout asks for card details on a site that does not end in adidas.com.au
- Seller promises next-day Australian delivery for a model Adidas has not yet released locally
Scam text examples
Here's a real example of a scam message impersonating Adidas, with the tell-tale red flags highlighted. Compare it against anything you've received.
Your Adidas order #AU78432 for Yeezy Boost 350 is ready. Track or complete payment now: adidas-secure-checkout.com/au
What gives it away:
- A website offers brand-new Yeezy or Samba models at prices far below adidas.com.au
- The domain is not adidas.com or adidas.com.au yet uses Adidas branding and product photos
- Checkout asks for card details on a site that does not end in adidas.com.au
- Seller promises next-day Australian delivery for a model Adidas has not yet released locally
Not sure about your message?
Paste the suspicious Adidas text or email and get an instant scam verdict, free.
How to verify a message from Adidas
- Shop directly at adidas.com.au
- Type adidas.com.au yourself in your browser to check any offer
Where to report a scam impersonating Adidas
Received — or fell for — a message impersonating Adidas? Report it. It helps authorities and carriers shut the campaign down for everyone who gets the next one.
- Scamwatch — Report the scam to the ACCC's national scam service.
- ReportCyber — Report cybercrime and financial loss to the police.
- ACMA — Report scam texts and spam SMS or calls.
- Forward to 7226 (SPAM) — Forward the scam SMS to short code 7226 so your carrier can block the source.
- IDCARE — Free identity and cyber support if your details were taken.
Frequently asked questions
I got an email about cheap Yeezy shoes from Adidas — is it a scam?
Only adidas.com and adidas.com.au are official. Any other domain selling Adidas Yeezy or Samba at deep discounts is not legitimate.
How do I know if an Adidas website is real?
Check the address bar ends exactly with adidas.com or adidas.com.au. Report suspicious sites to scamwatch.gov.au.
Can Adidas send me links to buy limited Samba drops outside adidas.com.au?
No. Adidas sells limited drops only through its verified sites. Any link on another domain is a fake.
Related scam types
Scams impersonating Adidas usually fit one of these patterns. Learn how each works:
Related brands
Other apparel names scammers impersonate — check a message from one:
This guide is general information, not legal or financial advice — always verify with Adidas through an official channel.