Avoiding Scams on H&M
Most H&M 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 H&M 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 H&M's checkout. Doing so voids buyer protection.
Report and recover
Use the help center to report scams and request refunds. H&M's protection covers most legitimate disputes.
Frequently asked questions
I paid off-platform — what now?
Contact your bank to dispute. H&M cannot help.
How do I know if a message is real?
Open the H&M app and check the messages section. Real H&M messages appear there.
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