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Take down fake websites, cloned shops and phishing using your brand

Websites that copy your brand, cloned shops or phishing pages using your name. We notify the registrar, the host and Google, and certify the evidence.

Analysis
Free, within 24 hours
Timescale
Depending on the provider: from days to weeks
Our commitment
We act as a priority and tell you how each provider responds.
  • Notice to the domain registrar and the hosting provider
  • Report to Google Safe Browsing so users are warned
  • Forensic certification of the website before it changes
  • Trade mark routes and help with the police report

A copy of your website that scams in your name

Your customers call you because they have paid for an order that never arrives, or because they have received an email with your logo asking for their bank details. Someone has copied your website, set up a shop with your photos and your product listings, or registered a domain almost identical to yours to deceive people.

On top of the harm to your customers, the reputation problem is yours: the negative reviews and complaints come in under your name.

What we do

  1. Forensic certification. First of all, our court-appointed IT forensic expert certifies the fake website exactly as it is, with its content, its address and the technical data of the domain. If the website changes or disappears, the evidence remains. More information on our IT forensic expert page.
  2. Notice to the domain registrar. Registrars have abuse channels and rules that prohibit the use of domains for fraud or phishing.
  3. Notice to the hosting provider. We ask them to remove the content for fraud, impersonation or copyright infringement of your texts and images.
  4. Google Safe Browsing. We report the page so that Chrome and other browsers show a warning to anyone trying to visit it.
  5. Police report. We help you file it with Spain's National Police (Policía Nacional) or Civil Guard (Guardia Civil), with the certified evidence.
  6. Payment and advertising platforms. If the fake website takes payments or runs ads, we also notify those services.

Warn your customers

Post a notice on your website and social media with your real domain and ask your customers to be wary of any other. It is the fastest way to stop the harm while the fake website is being taken down.

If you have a registered trade mark

A registered trade mark gives you additional routes:

  • Domain dispute resolution procedures. For many generic domains, such as .com, there is ICANN's Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy, which is handled, for example, by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). For .es domains there is a specific out-of-court resolution procedure.
  • Trade mark infringement claims under the Spanish Trade Marks Act (Ley de Marcas), with a law firm we work with when a case requires it.
  • Trade mark reports on social networks and search engines, which tend to be more effective than generic reports.

If your trade mark is not registered, action can still be taken for fraud, impersonation and copyright, although registering it will protect you in the future.

Monitoring so it does not happen again

Whoever sets up one fake website usually sets up another. With a reputation monitoring plan we detect domains similar to yours and copies of your website as soon as they appear.

We work remotely and in English, with businesses from any country that operate in Spain. If there is a fake website using your name right now, tell us in the free analysis and we will act as a priority.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to take down a fake website?

It depends on the provider. Some act within hours when there is clear phishing, and others take weeks or do not reply. That is why we pursue several routes at once.

Do I need a registered trade mark?

It is not essential, because action can be taken for fraud and copyright. But with a registered trade mark you have additional routes and more leverage.

Can I recover the fake domain?

In some cases, yes, through domain dispute resolution procedures, if you have rights to the brand and the domain was registered in bad faith.

How do I report a fake website impersonating my company?

First the evidence is certified, because these websites disappear and reappear quickly. Then the hosting provider, the domain registrar, the intermediary services and Google are all notified at the same time so it is flagged as dangerous. It is also advisable to notify INCIBE, Spain's National Cybersecurity Institute, and to report it to the police if there are victims.

What is phishing and how does it affect my brand?

It is a scam in which someone pretends to be your company, with websites or emails that imitate yours, to steal data or money from your customers. On top of the harm to the victims, the distrust and complaints end up falling on your brand. That is why you need to act quickly and warn your customers.

What happens if the host does not take the fake website down?

We press on through other routes: the registrar, which can suspend the domain; Google, which can show a dangerous site warning; and the intermediary services. If there is fraud, the police report allows a court to order the takedown.

How much does it cost to take down a fake website?

It depends on the number of websites and domains, the providers involved and whether evidence needs to be certified or the domain recovered. You get a fixed quote in writing after the free analysis, before any work starts.

Can I report the fake website myself?

Yes, you can send notices to the providers and report it to Google and INCIBE at no cost. What we contribute is the forensic certification of the evidence, knowing which providers to approach and how, and pursuing several routes at once so it does not stay online while you wait for a reply.

How do you recover a .es domain registered in bad faith?

.es domains have an out-of-court dispute resolution procedure regulated by Red.es, the Spanish public body that manages the .es domain, and generic domains such as .com have the WIPO procedure. In both cases you have to show that you have rights to the name and that the domain was registered and is being used in bad faith.

What should I do with my customers if there is a fake website?

Warn them through your official channels that a fraudulent website exists, what your real address is, and that you will never ask for bank details by email. If any of them has been a victim, advise them to report it and contact their bank as soon as possible. We help you draft the notice.

What evidence do I need?

The link to the fake website, screenshots, the emails or messages your customers have received and, if you have it, your trade mark registration. We carry out the forensic certification before sending the notices, so the evidence is not lost if the website disappears.

Take back control of what people see about you

Tell us what is worrying you. We analyse your case for free and tell you honestly what can be achieved.

  • Free analysis within 24 hours
  • We tell you honestly what real options it has
  • A fixed quote in writing
  • Court-appointed IT forensic expert and complete confidentiality

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