Gorman declares war on “illegitimate scam” websites spruiking massive discounts

The company behind Australian fashion label Gorman says it is battling scam retail sites posing as authentic outlets, as businesses purporting to offer Gorman goods at heavily discounted prices advertise on social media.

SmartCompany has observed social media posts promoting digital Gorman-branded outlet stores, offering cut-price dresses, shoes, and accessories from the colourful label.

The URLs do not match the official brand website, or that of its own outlet page.

Questions to a customer service representative listed on one of the sites were unanswered at the time of writing.

A warning on the official page of the brand alerts shoppers to the prevalence of knock-off sites.