The fake websites carry the brand's logo and products, with some even advertising that the retailer is having a closing down sale
15:08, 15 Jan 2026
Fashion and giftware retailer Carraig Donn has warned customers that a number of fake websites are targeting their customers on social media.
The retailer published a list of fake websites that are pretending to be Carraig Donn, warning customers not to use the sites. Many of the sites promise massive bargains on Carraig Donn products, with some even purporting to be a Carraig Donn closing down sale.
In an update, they listed the websites but said that there may be more out there. The websites are using targeted advertising on social media platforms such as TikTok and Facebook to scam customers.
In an update on their website, Carraig Donn said they "have been made aware of several websites posing as Carraig Donn". They said: "The websites look very genuine. They have our logo, products and all products are being sold at up to 90% off. Some are advertising that we are having a closing down sale.
"This is a sophisticated Online Phishing Scheme. If customers purchase from these websites they will not get any goods and they may not be able to recover their money.
"The fraud websites have been advertising on social media platforms including TikTok, Pinterest, Instagram and Facebook plus Google Adwords. It is our belief the fraud sites are capturing customers via these advertising channels."
Some of the sites involved are very convincing looking, even including fake ratings for customer purchases. Below is a listing of the websites known by Carraig Donn to be in operation:
- https://sale.carraigdonn-official.com/
- www.cdonnie.com
- https:// cdonnofficial.com
- https://deals.carraigdonn-official.com/
- wwww.carraigdonnireland.com
- https://ie.carraigdonn-official.com/
- https://gbspakistan.com
- https://cdofficial.shop
- https://cdonnoutlet.com
- www.cdonnonline.com
- https://carraigdonnvip.com
- https://carraigdonnofficial.com
- https://carraigdonnie.com
- https:// cdonnofficial.com
- https:// carraigdonndiscount.shop
- https:// carraigdonn. shop
- https:// www.cdtopdeal. com
- https:// cdonlinesales. shop
- https:// cdfinalsale. com
- https:// cdoutletstore. com
- https:// cdoutlets. com
- https:// carraigdonnsale. com
- https:// cdfinalsale. com
- https:// cdonlinedeal .com
- https:// cdhugesale .com
- https:// cdonlinesale .shop
- https:// carraigdonn. durbanoutlet. shop/
- https:// carraigdonn. blanchardstowncentre. shop/
- https:// carraigdonn. clothingie. shop/
- https:// carraigdonn. fashionoutletie. shop/
- https:// carraigdonnofficial. shop/
Carraig Donn stressed that they are working to have these sites removed. They asked customers to please ensure that if they are shopping, they are only shopping via www.carraigdonn.com and make sure to check the URL.
"Carraig Donn, like many of our customers, are victim of this Online Phishing Scheme. We do not have control over the websites. Trust, we have sought professional advice from all available sources and we are actively working as best we can to have the sites removed from operation," they said.
If you have been a victim of the fraud sites and purchased from any of them, they recommend you contact your bank immediately. They also recommend you are on high alert for any potential further fraud attempts to you via text message or email.
They added: "We thank all our loyal customers for your continued support. We are very grateful to the customers who have contacted us in recent days and for those who provided us with very useful information to aid our case in getting these websites removed. We hope this fraud activity will cease shortly. Thank you for your patience and kindness during this time."
An Garda Siochana advise anyone who has fallen victim to an online scam or fraud to report it to your local Garda Station, and also use the online reporting service of the website or forum on which you were scammed. When reporting to your local Gardaí, bring copied of all emails, account details, copies of the advertisement of online posting and any other relevant information you may have.
"Most users of the Internet will have fallen victim or encountered an online scam in which attackers attempt to obtain personal information such as logon profiles or banking details. In addition, users may have received emails offering them the change to share in a secret fortune or to claim their lottery win or tax refunds," said Gardai.
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