Fake shop — do not order
Fake TV-stick shop using urgency banners, fake media logos, and fabricated reviews to sell a $10 device for $39-$79. The site shows patterns common to non-delivery scam shops. Don't submit payment details, and if you already paid by card or PayPal, start a chargeback today.
Is flixstick.org legit or a scam?
Yes — this is almost certainly a scam.
Fake TV-stick shop using urgency banners, fake media logos, and fabricated reviews to sell a $10 device for $39-$79.
Score breakdown
See the live page ↓These checks passed — but they don't clear the site. A clean antivirus result, valid SSL, and a calm server only mean it isn't hosting malware; they say nothing about whether the business is real. This verdict is based on the site's conduct and content, not a malware detection.
What this means for you
You were probably about to buy something and enter your card details.
The most likely result is that you pay and nothing ever arrives (or a cheap fake does), and your card details can be reused for fraud.
How this scam works
The trap, step by step
They build a slick store with too-good-to-be-true prices on popular items.
You order and pay — often nudged toward card, bank transfer, or crypto.
Nothing ships (or a cheap counterfeit does), and “support” goes silent.
Your card details may then be resold or reused for further fraud.
Recognising the pattern is the best defence — if a site follows these steps, close it and don't enter anything.
Analysis Summary
Website Preview
Automated page render — captured in a safe sandbox. What an ordinary visitor would see when loading the site. Marker positions are approximate. See full visual analysis →
Visual analysis
We capture a fresh screenshot of the live page and ask a vision model to look for scam visual patterns — fake trust badges, countdown timers, overlay pop-ups, and visual clones of legitimate brands.
Visual red flags detected in the screenshot
This site exhibits classic signs of a dropshipping scam, utilizing fake trust indicators, unauthorized use of media logos, and aggressive urgency tactics to sell a generic electronic device.
What our vision model saw
5 signalsAggressive urgency tactic via 'SPECIAL LIMITED TIME OFFER | Up To 75% OFF' banner
Unsubstantiated 'America's #1 Rated' claim and invented 'Tech Awards 2025' seal
Use of logos from major media outlets (TechRadar, TechCrunch, Fox, etc.) to imply false endorsement
High-pressure sales language promising 'unlimited entertainment' without subscriptions
Generic 'Flixy' branding often associated with dropshipping scam templates
Intelligence
The page presents itself as an official retailer for a 4K streaming device called Flix TV Stick. Three separate YouTube investigations document buyers being charged for multiple units, surprise add-ons on statements, and refund processes that stall or offer only partial returns. The device itself is a rebranded generic Android stick that wholesale sources sell for $6-$12, yet the site markets it with impossible claims of free premium streaming channels. Visual analysis shows fabricated trust seals, unauthorized use of TechRadar and Fox logos, and a countdown timer pushing a 75% discount. The domain has no business registration on file and loads tracking scripts from multiple external domains associated with the same product template network.
Web Research Findings
Our live research agent queries scam-report databases, consumer-review sites, news coverage, and general web search for flixstick.org, then cross-checks business-registration records and look-alike domain patterns. Everything below is pulled from what it actually found.
- Marketed as a 'cable-killer' that provides free access to premium streaming services (Netflix, Disney+, etc.), which is false; users still require paid subscriptions.
- The device is a rebranded, low-cost generic Android streaming stick with minimal hardware (1GB RAM/8GB storage) sold at a significant markup.
- Multiple reports of deceptive billing, including unauthorized charges for extra units and difficult, often non-existent, refund processes.
- The site uses aggressive marketing tactics, including fake 'limited time' discounts and fabricated customer reviews.
- The product is frequently associated with a network of similar sites (dropshipping playbook) that appear and disappear as negative feedback accumulates.
- YouTube (Antiquio)open
"independent reviews on Trustpilot are brutal tons of buyers report being charged for multiple sticks when they ordered one or finding surprise add-ons on their bank statements."
- YouTube (Honest Checks)open
"misleading claims about free streaming, aggressive refund resistance, hidden charges and poor customer service... some buyers say they were offered partial refunds instead of full refunds."
- YouTube (TinkrReviews)open
"The exact same generic Android stick sells wholesale for 6 to 12 bucks. Flickstick repackages it and sells it for 39 to 79. A 5 to 700% markup for the same hardware."
The site is part of a network of domains (e.g., get-flixy.com, flexytvstick.com) selling identical, low-cost generic Android hardware under different names with inflated marketing claims.
Our research found three scam reports on YouTube channels covering this product line. Buyers report being charged for multiple sticks when ordering one, surprise add-ons appearing on statements, and refund requests met with resistance or partial offers only. The same generic hardware is shown selling wholesale for $6-$12 while the site charges $39-$79. No positive customer experiences or verifiable business registrations appeared in the search results.
Threat Detection
Scam Network
Antivirus Engines
Security Scans
Checked against the major public blocklists used by browsers and security tools — no hits.
Reputation Sources
How this domain rates across independent threat-intelligence and blocklist providers.
Scam-Type Likelihood
1 scam-type patterns detected
1 of 21 categories showed signals
We check every URL against 21 distinct scam categories so the verdict tells you not just how risky the page is, but what kind of risk it carries. Each meter pulls from page signals, web reports, our AI analyst, vision, and the scam-network cluster — not from raw AV labels.
- AI analyst tagged this as a fake shop.
- Fake-urgency countdown / high-pressure copy.
- Multiple contact / trust-signal red flags on the page.
- E-commerce page with multiple non-delivery red flags (missing real contact info, very young domain, crypto-only checkout, or fake-urgency).
1 of 21 categories showed signals
We check every URL against 21 distinct scam categories so the verdict tells you not just how risky the page is, but what kind of risk it carries. Each meter pulls from page signals, web reports, our AI analyst, vision, and the scam-network cluster — not from raw AV labels.
- AI analyst tagged this as a fake shop.
- Fake-urgency countdown / high-pressure copy.
- Multiple contact / trust-signal red flags on the page.
- E-commerce page with multiple non-delivery red flags (missing real contact info, very young domain, crypto-only checkout, or fake-urgency).
Technical Details
domain · encryption · redirects · server reputation · referencedThe plumbing behind the site — who registered it, how it’s encrypted, where it’s hosted, and where it links out. A valid certificate or a calm server doesn’t mean the business is honest — scam sites pass these checks too. Use this to corroborate the verdict, not to overturn it.
Contact Verification
We fetched the page and looked for real-world contact details. Legitimate businesses almost always publish an email on their own domain, a phone number, and a postal address. Scam shops usually don't.
- No contact email found anywhere on the page.
- No postal address visible on the page.
- Countdown timer or 'limited time' urgency pressure detected.
- Scam family match: Countdown / Urgency.
- Phone number listed (+1 (402) 798-4931).
Domain & Encryption
Server Reputation
Referenced Domains
Outbound domains this page links to or loads resources from. Each links to its own security scan.
What to do
Fake shop — do not order
Signals common to non-delivery scam shops were detected on this site.
- Do not interact with flixstick.org
Do not enter credentials, deposit money, download files, or install browser extensions from this site.
- If you already paid by card or PayPal — start a chargeback
Contact your bank or card issuer and dispute the charge as "goods not received" or "merchant fraud." PayPal users can open a case in the Resolution Centre. Act within 120 days for card chargebacks in most jurisdictions.
- Save every piece of evidence
Screenshots of the checkout, order confirmation emails, any chat transcripts, and the product listing page. Chargeback and fraud reports go faster when you have receipts.
- OpenReport the shop
Report to the FTC (reportfraud.ftc.gov), Action Fraud UK, or your local consumer-protection body. Post the URL on the MalwareTips scam forum so other buyers can find it.
Safer Alternatives
Trying to shop safely? Use a safe option instead
Shopping for a deal? Stick to established retailers with real buyer protection — if a price looks too good to be true on an unknown store, it usually is.
A-to-z Guarantee covers eligible orders.
Money Back Guarantee on most purchases.
Major retailer with established returns.
Search the brand name + "official site" rather than trusting an ad or unknown store.
Suggestions for safety only — not endorsements. Always verify the address bar before signing in or paying, even on well-known sites.
Final Verdict
This is a dropshipping storefront selling a generic Android TV stick at a massive markup. The strongest signal is three independent scam reports describing hidden charges, refund resistance, and the same low-cost hardware being resold for 5-700% profit.
Safety FAQ
Common questions, answered directly from the scan data above — so the answers always reflect the latest verdict on this page.
- flixstick.org shows every sign of being a fake shop — we recommend against paying or entering card details. Our review tagged it for fake shop and dropshipping. This pattern matches throwaway sites built to take money or data and disappear.
- No — flixstick.org scored just 20/100 on our trust scale, and we detected active threat indicators. We recommend avoiding it entirely: don't log in, pay, download anything, or connect a wallet.
- If you've already paid or handed over details on flixstick.org, act quickly. 1) Contact your bank or card issuer immediately and ask to dispute the charge or open a chargeback — the sooner you act, the better your odds. 2) Report the site to the U.S. FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov or the FBI's IC3 at ic3.gov, and in the UK to Action Fraud at actionfraud.police.uk. 3) If you entered a password, change it on flixstick.org and anywhere you reused it, and turn on two-factor authentication. 4) Watch your bank and email for follow-up fraud, and keep screenshots as evidence.
- Often yes, if you act fast. Payments made by credit or debit card can frequently be reversed through a chargeback or dispute — contact your bank right away and explain it was a fraudulent site. Bank transfers and gift-card or voucher payments are much harder to recover, but you should still report them to your bank and to the FTC (reportfraud.ftc.gov) or Action Fraud (actionfraud.police.uk). Avoid any "refund" or "recovery" service that contacts you first — it's usually a follow-up scam.
- That's the classic pattern of a fake or non-delivery shop. These sites take payment for products that never ship, or send cheap counterfeits, then go quiet and eventually disappear. If you paid by card, contact your bank about a chargeback for "goods not received." Keep your order confirmation and any messages, don't pay extra "customs" or "release" fees they may demand, and report the store so others are warned.
- You can report flixstick.org through several official channels: the U.S. FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov, the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) at ic3.gov, and — in the UK — Action Fraud at actionfraud.police.uk. You can also flag it to Google Safe Browsing (safebrowsing.google.com/safebrowsing/report_phish) so other browsers warn about it, and report it to the company being impersonated if there is one. Reporting helps get scam sites taken down faster.
- Modern scams are built to look convincing. A valid SSL padlock, a polished template, stock photos, fake reviews, and a trust badge can all be added in minutes and prove nothing about who runs the site. Scammers buy cheap domains, clone real designs, and copy legal pages wholesale. That's exactly why an automated review that checks the domain's age, hosting, blacklists, and behaviour — rather than just how the page looks — is more reliable than a first impression.
- No — all 92 antivirus and blocklist engines in our malware network currently report flixstick.org as clean. That's a good sign, though antivirus coverage is only one of the many signals we weigh, and brand-new scam sites can appear clean before vendors catch up.
- No — flixstick.org is not currently on the major browser blocklist feeds that Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge rely on. Note that blocklists can lag behind brand-new scam domains, so "not listed" is reassuring but not a guarantee on its own.
- flixstick.org resolves to an IP operated by Hostinger International Limited in US (Content Delivery Network). Hosting location alone doesn't make a site good or bad — but hosting that doesn't match a brand's claimed country, or that sits on networks known for abuse, is one of the many signals we weigh alongside the verdict above.
- Independent trust-rating sites currently show ScamAdviser (61/100) for flixstick.org. Those scores mix user reviews with their own automated heuristics, so they're useful to compare against our verdict — but treat any single source, including review sites that can be gamed with fake reviews, as one data point rather than the final word.
- This report is a record of the scan run on July 17, 2026, and the verdict reflects that point in time. Scam sites change fast — they can go live, get flagged, or vanish within days — so if you believe something about flixstick.org has changed, MalwareTips staff can run a fresh scan that re-checks every signal from scratch and republishes an updated verdict.
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