Have you ever ordered clothes online, only to receive cheap garments with poor quality printing? Or worse, nothing at all?
You’re not alone. The rise of online shopping has brought convenience, but it has also opened the door for scammy businesses to take advantage of customers.
At Cat and Monkey, we take pride in offering high-quality products and customer satisfaction. But we know that with so many options out there, it’s important to educate shoppers on how to spot scams and make informed choices. In this guide, we’ll highlight the warning signs of shady clothing stores and explain how we’re different.
Common Red Flags
- Too-Good-to-Be-True Prices – If a store is selling clothes at a ridiculously low price, it’s most likely too good to be true. Cheap prices often mean cheap materials and poor printing. It’s also possible you won’t receive anything at all and will be ghosted when you try to contact them.
- No Clear Contact Information – Legitimate businesses provide clear contact details, mainly an email address. If you can’t find a way to reach them, that’s a red flag.
- No Return Policy or Unrealistic Guarantees – Scam sites either don’t accept returns or offer vague, overly generic promises like “100% Satisfaction Guaranteed” without a clear refund process.
- Over-the-Top Ads & Fake Urgency – Scam sites often use aggressive marketing tactics like “FLASH SALE - 90% OFF! LIMITED STOCK!” to pressure people into buying immediately.
- Terrible Trustpilot Reviews – A quick Google search of the store’s name with “scam” can reveal whether others have been burned by the company. Cat and Monkey is a new brand, so we don’t have many Trustpilot reviews yet, but the ones we do have are all positive and we’re actively asking our customers for honest feedback.
How We’re Different & What to Look for in a Trustworthy Store
We know that trust is everything when shopping online. Here’s how we do things differently:
- Real Customer Reviews & Testimonials – We actively encourage honest feedback from our customers and proudly display their reviews on our site.
- Transparent Policies – Our return and exchange policies are clearly stated, and we stand by our commitment to customer satisfaction.
- High-Quality Materials – All garments are certified under the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS). The manufacturer, Stanley/Stella, is a member of the Fair Wear Initiative, ensuring fair wages, safe working conditions, and respect for workers' rights in the textile industry. They also meet the Oeko-Tex 100 Standard.
- Secure Payment Options – We are a Shopify store. Paying through a Shopify store is safe because Shopify uses SSL encryption and secure payment gateways to protect transactions.
Conclusion
Shopping online should be fun and convenient, not stressful and risky. By knowing the warning signs, you can avoid scams and support trustworthy businesses that care about their customers.
At Cat and Monkey, we’re proud to do things the right way. So if you’re looking for high-quality T-Shirts with excellent printing, check out our collection here.
