🛡️ Free Chrome Extension

Shop second-hand with confidence.
We catch scams before you do.

The only Chrome extension built for Vinted buyers. Automatic scam detection before you click buy — fake vintage, Shein resellers, AI-generated listings caught instantly.

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Free Forever
0 Data collected
10+ Markets covered
vinted.at/items/dior-saddle-bag
Dior Saddle Bag — Neu · Dior
€50,00 · 0 Bewertungen · Hochgeladen vor 2 Tagen
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Likely a fake Dior
Vinted Scam Shield
Genuine Dior items rarely sell below €180 second-hand. At €50 from a seller with no reviews, this is almost certainly counterfeit.
💡 Avoid — you could lose your money and receive a worthless replica.
Challenges

Vinted's buyer protection kicks in
after a transaction is completed

Second-hand shopping comes with risks. Fake items, Shein resellers, and AI-generated listings are increasingly common across online marketplaces.

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Fake "Vintage" & Y2K

Modern fast fashion from Shein or Temu relabeled as "vintage Y2K" and sold at 5-10x the real price. Impossible to spot without knowing what to look for.

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AI-Generated Listings

Resellers use AI to write perfect-sounding descriptions and generate professional model photos — making cheap items look genuine and high-quality.

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Counterfeit Luxury

Fake Dior, Chanel, Louis Vuitton and other luxury brands listed at suspiciously low prices. New accounts, vague descriptions, no authenticity proof.

How It Works

Protection in 3 seconds,
before you click buy

Install once. Browse Vinted normally. Warnings appear automatically when something looks wrong.

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Install in one click

Add to Chrome from the Web Store. No account, no setup, no configuration. Just install and browse.

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Browse Vinted normally

Open any item page on Vinted. The extension analyses the listing automatically in the background.

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Get warned instantly

If red flags are detected, a clear warning appears before you buy. If everything looks fine — silence. No noise.

What We Detect

Catches what you'd miss

Pattern recognition built from months of real Vinted research and community insights.

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Shein & Temu Resellers

Frequent uploaders with no real brand listed, template descriptions, and few reviews. Classic signs of someone buying cheap and reselling at markup.

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AI-Generated Descriptions

Descriptions with marketing superlatives, 6+ hashtags, and zero personal details. Real sellers write about their item — resellers write about an ideal.

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Fake Vintage Claims

Modern fast fashion brands labelled as "vintage", "Y2K" or "retro." The brand field tells the truth even when the title doesn't.

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New Seller Warnings

Sellers with fewer than 10 reviews flagged automatically. Combined with expensive items or luxury brands — a clear danger signal.

Before You Buy

A safety checklist on
every single listing

Even when no warning fires, a collapsible checklist guides you through 5 things to verify. Built from real advice shared by Vinted buyers who learned the hard way.

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Label or tag photo visible

A clothing tag photo proves the real brand and size. If missing — ask before buying.

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Images checked with Google Lens

One click reverse image search — find out if photos appear on Shein, Temu or AliExpress.

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Description sounds personal, not AI

Real sellers mention fit, flaws, why they're selling. AI descriptions are suspiciously perfect.

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Paying through Vinted only

Never pay outside Vinted. You lose all buyer protection the moment you do.

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Paying with a credit card

Credit cards offer chargeback protection. Debit cards and bank transfers offer much less.

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Before you buy — 5 checks

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🏷️ Label or tag photo visible
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🔍 Images checked with Google Lens
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📝 Description sounds personal
🔒 Paying through Vinted only
💳 Paying with a credit card
FAQ

Common questions

How do I spot fake vintage items on Vinted?
Real vintage items have specific brand history and authentic wear patterns. Red flags include: modern fast fashion brands (Shein, Zara, H&M) labelled as "vintage" or "Y2K", no clothing tag photo, vague descriptions with no mention of where or when the item was bought. Vinted Scam Shield automatically detects when a listing claims vintage status for a brand that isn't genuinely vintage.
How can I detect Shein or Temu resellers on Vinted?
Shein/Temu resellers typically have: the "Frequent Uploads" badge, very few genuine reviews, no real brand listed or a made-up brand name, template descriptions with template phrases like "never worn" or "carefully packaged and shipped", and 6+ hashtags. Our extension automatically flags this combination — and the built-in Google Lens button lets you reverse-search photos to find the original listing on Shein.
Does Vinted buyer protection actually work?
Vinted's buyer protection covers you if an item doesn't arrive or is significantly not as described — but only if you pay through Vinted and raise a dispute within the window. In practice, many buyers report that disputes can be challenging to resolve, even with evidence. The best protection is avoiding suspicious purchases before you make them — which is exactly what this extension helps with.
How do I check if Vinted photos are stolen or AI-generated?
Use reverse image search — our extension has a built-in Google Lens button on every listing. Click it to instantly check if the photo appears on Shein, Temu, or AliExpress. For AI-generated model photos (created by tools like VintDress), look for: suspiciously perfect lighting on a second-hand item, professional model poses from a new seller, or photos that look like fashion website product shots rather than someone's wardrobe.
Is the extension really free? What's the catch?
Completely free, no catch. No account required, no data collected, no ads. Everything runs locally in your browser. The code is open source on GitHub so you can verify it yourself. A future paid tier with AI-powered analysis is planned — but the core protection will always be free.
Which Vinted markets does it work on?
Works on all regional Vinted domains: vinted.at, vinted.de, vinted.fr, vinted.co.uk, vinted.it, vinted.es, vinted.nl, vinted.be, vinted.pl and vinted.com.
Privacy First

Your data stays yours

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No data collected

Nothing about your browsing is ever sent anywhere.

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Runs locally

All analysis happens in your browser. No external servers.

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No account needed

Install and use immediately. No signup, no email.

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Open source

Full code on GitHub. Verify it yourself anytime.

Get Protected

Stop getting burned on Vinted

Free, one-click install. No account. No data collected. Works on all Vinted markets.

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⚠️ Important: Vinted Scam Shield is a helpful guide only — not a guarantee. Treat every warning as advice, not a verdict. Only tested on clothing and accessories. It will miss things. Always use your own judgment before buying.