Avoiding Scams on Zara
Most Zara purchases are safe. The scams that do happen follow a small number of patterns. Recognizing them takes minutes.
Common scam patterns
"Too good to be true" pricing, brand-new sellers with branded products, requests to move payment off-platform, urgency-driven messages.
Phishing
Emails or texts that look like Zara but ask for password, OTP, or payment. Always log in via the official app or website rather than email links.
Off-platform payment requests
Never pay outside Zara's checkout. Doing so voids buyer protection.
Report and recover
Use the help center to report scams and request refunds. Zara's protection covers most legitimate disputes.
Frequently asked questions
I paid off-platform — what now?
Contact your bank to dispute. Zara cannot help.
How do I know if a message is real?
Open the Zara app and check the messages section. Real Zara messages appear there.
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