After a drop in temperature: Beware of fake firewood and heating oil

Consumer advocates also often find it worthwhile to search the internet for reviews of the shop in question. This is because there are often warnings from others online. Just as important: check the imprint. If it is missing, you should also refrain from placing an order.

Other important details are whether the offer and price are provided with all the necessary information and whether the delivery conditions and costs are adequately presented.

Otherwise, it is worth checking the alleged commercial register (since August 1, 2022, this can be done free of charge!) and see whether the alleged company is actually registered at the given address. In addition, a plausibility check using a map is recommended: Could it be that there is space for storing large quantities of wood at this address?

Another digital aid can be the FakeShop Detector, which uses an AI model to check whether a site has similarities to fake shops.