That ‘Too Good to Miss’ Deal in Your Inbox? Yep, It’s Probably a Scam

Sneakers for £9.99? A special gift for being a “loyal customer”? If you’ve spotted one of these offers in your inbox lately, stop right there. Because what looks like a bargain could actually be a scam – one designed to steal your personal info and maybe even your money.

Email scams are getting a makeover

You might remember when we warned you about those fake delivery texts – the ones pretending you’ve got a parcel waiting. Well, the scammers have had a bit of a rebrand. Now they’re sliding into your inbox pretending to be real shops offering unreal deals.

The latest one we’ve seen is an email pretending to be from a well-known fashion retailer (we won’t name names, but trust us – you’d recognise it). The offer? A pair of trendy sneakers for just £9.99. Sounds tempting, right?

It looks real – but it’s anything but

👇 Here’s what one of these scam emails might look like:

Looks just like the real deal, doesn’t it?

These emails are sneaky. They:

• Look almost identical to genuine marketing emails

• Include your real name to make it feel personal

• Shout about an “exclusive deal” or “thank you gift” for your recent purchases

• Pressure you to act quickly – “limited time only!” or “offer ends at midnight!”

• Come from an email address that looks kinda right… but not quite (like team@tipislifes.com instead of a proper brand domain)

Click the link – and you’re toast

The moment you click, you’re taken to a fake website. It might look exactly like the shop’s actual site, but it’s a trap. You’ll be asked to enter your details – full name, address, maybe even card info.

And once you do, that’s it. You’ve handed everything over. No £9.99 sneakers in sight – just the potential for identity theft and an empty bank account.

They can pretend to be any brand

This isn’t just about one shop. These scammers can copy any retailer – fashion, tech, homeware, you name it. All they need is a flashy logo and a tempting offer, and bam – you’re in their web.

So no matter how legit it looks, if it sounds too good to be true… well, you know the rest.

🚨 Voucherhood tip: Stop, look, think!

Before you click, ask yourself:

• Does the offer sound way too good?

• Is the message pushing you to act right now?

• Is your name in the email, but the sender’s address looks weird?

• Are you being taken to a site that asks for loads of personal info?

• Do you feel rushed, unsure or suspicious?

If you answered yes to any of those, close the tab and back away slowly.

🛑 Scams like this are designed to make you act fast – and think later. But when it comes to your personal data, slow and steady definitely wins the race.

Stick with Voucherhood – we’ve got plenty more scam-spotting tips coming your way soon.