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AI Mode Conversation: I just launch my shopify store and one of my people told me when the add pops on fb up they are getting a scam warning. is there a way to get this turned off?
You said: I just launch my shopify store and one of my people told me when the add pops on fb up they are getting a scam warning. is there a way to get this turned off?
I just launch my shopify store and one of my people told me when the add pops on fb up they are getting a scam warning. is there a way to get this turned off?
You can fix a scam or security warning on your Facebook ad by requesting a review in your Meta Business Suite or checking your domain setup.
Why It Happens
- New Domain: Brand-new Shopify domains lack history and often trigger automated security flags on Meta.
- Aggressive Text or Pricing: Ad copy that sounds too good to be true can trigger automatic scam filters.
- Pixel/Tracking Issues: Misconfigured tracking or mismatched business details can cause warnings.
How to Fix It
- Request a Review: Go to your Meta Business Support or Account Quality page, find the rejected or flagged ad, and click Request Review.
- Verify Your Domain: Go to Meta Business Settings, select Brand Safety, and verify your custom Shopify domain ownership.
- Check SSL Status: Make sure your Shopify store has an active, working SSL certificate so visitors see a secure connection (HTTPS).
- Update Contact Info: Ensure your Shopify store has a clear contact page, privacy policy, and terms of service, which social platforms scan for credibility.
If you'd like, let me know:
- Is the ad rejected outright, or is it just a browser warning when people click through?
- Have you verified your domain in Meta yet?
I just shared it on my personal page
You can clear the scam warning on your personal Facebook post by using the Meta Sharing Debugger tool to force Facebook to re-scan your safe link.
Because your Shopify store is brand new, Facebook's security bots don't recognize the URL yet and are flagging it as a precaution to prevent phishing.
How to Clear the Link Warning
- Use the Meta Debugger: Go to the Meta Sharing Debugger. Paste your Shopify website link into the bar and click Debug.
- Force a Re-Scrape: If it shows old data or an error, click the Scrape Again button. This forces Facebook's system to check your live site and see that it is a valid Shopify store.
- Report the False Positive: If your post itself is flagged on your timeline, look for a "Notice" or "See Why" option on the warning. Click it and select "Report a Problem" or "This isn't a scam" to submit a manual dispute.
Two Quick Things to Check First
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Remove Your Shopify Password: Make sure your online store password is turned off in your Shopify dashboard (
Online Store>Preferences). If Facebook's bot hits a password landing page, it will automatically flag it as a suspicious or fake site. -
Are you using a custom domain? If you are still using the free
://myshopify.comlink, Facebook often triggers alerts because scammers abuse free subdomains. Buying a custom.comdomain instantly boosts your trust rating.
If you'd like, tell me:
- Are you using a custom domain (like
mystore.com) or the free Shopify link? - What exact error message or button text do your friends see when they click the link?
I can give you the exact steps to bypass that specific warning.
You sent: 5 tabs and said: caution-solidWarnings That Should Be FixedMissing PropertiesThe following required properties are missing: fb:app_idWhen and how we last scraped the URLTime Scraped6 hours agoScrape AgainResponse Code200Fetched URLhttp://purerelease.myshopify.com/Canonical URLhttps://purerelease.myshopify.com/0 likes, shares and comments (More Info)Redirect PathInput URLarrow-righthttp://purerelease.myshopify.com/301 HTTP Redirectarrow-righthttps://purerelease.myshopify.com/Link PreviewBased on the raw tags, we constructed the following Open Graph propertiesog:urlhttps://purerelease.myshopify.com/og:typewebsiteog:titlePremium Gear for the Dedicated Michigan Bowhunterog:descriptionWelcome to Pure Release—built by Michigan bowhunters, for Michigan bowhunters. We know exactly what it takes to find success in the thick public land blocks and heavily pressured private tracts of the Great Lakes State.og:imagehttp://purerelease.myshopify.com/cdn/shop/files/Shopify_store_banner.png?v=1789226499og:temporal:twitter:cardsummary_large_imageog:temporal:twitter:titlePremium Gear for the Dedicated Michigan Bowhunterog:temporal:twitter:descriptionWelcome to Pure Release—built by Michigan bowhunters, for Michigan bowhunters. We know exactly what it takes to find success in the thick public land blocks and heavily pressured private tracts of the Great Lakes State.og:image:altURLsGraph APIView in the graph API explorerScraped URLSee exactly what our scraper sees for your URLScrape APIScrape via APIMetaFacebookInstagramXLinkedInYouTubeBuild with Meta
caution-solidWarnings That Should Be FixedMissing PropertiesThe following required properties are missing: fb:app_idWhen and how we last scraped the URLTime Scraped6 hours agoScrape AgainResponse Code200Fetched URLhttp://purerelease.myshopify.com/Canonical URLhttps://purerelease.myshopify.com/0 likes, shares and comments (More Info)Redirect PathInput URLarrow-righthttp://purerelease.myshopify.com/301 HTTP Redirectarrow-righthttps://purerelease.myshopify.com/Link PreviewBased on the raw tags, we constructed the following Open Graph propertiesog:urlhttps://purerelease.myshopify.com/og:typewebsiteog:titlePremium Gear for the Dedicated Michigan Bowhunterog:descriptionWelcome to Pure Release—built by Michigan bowhunters, for Michigan bowhunters. We know exactly what it takes to find success in the thick public land blocks and heavily pressured private tracts of the Great Lakes State.og:imagehttp://purerelease.myshopify.com/cdn/shop/files/Shopify_store_banner.png?v=1789226499og:temporal:twitter:cardsummary_large_imageog:temporal:twitter:titlePremium Gear for the Dedicated Michigan Bowhunterog:temporal:twitter:descriptionWelcome to Pure Release—built by Michigan bowhunters, for Michigan bowhunters. We know exactly what it takes to find success in the thick public land blocks and heavily pressured private tracts of the Great Lakes State.og:image:altURLsGraph APIView in the graph API explorerScraped URLSee exactly what our scraper sees for your URLScrape APIScrape via APIMetaFacebookInstagramXLinkedInYouTubeBuild with Meta
The Meta Debugger screenshot shows that Facebook is pulling a 200 success response code, meaning your site is completely live and accessible to their scraper.
The security warning is happening because you are sharing the free
purerelease.myshopify.com URL instead of a custom domain. Facebook automatically treats free myshopify.com subdomains with low trust scores because they are frequently used by bad actors to spin up temporary sites. Because your store has no established traffic history, Facebook’s automated safety filters are triggering a "scam" or "suspicious link" warning for your friends as a default precaution.
How to Fix This Permanently
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Connect a Custom Domain (Highly Recommended):
Buying a custom domain (likepurerelease.comorpurereleasegear.com) is the single most effective way to eliminate this warning. It tells Facebook's automated security system that you are a legitimate business.- Go to your Shopify Admin dashboard.
- Navigate to Settings > Domains.
- Click Buy new domain or connect one you already own.
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Add a Terms of Service & Refund Policy:
Facebook's link crawlers search your site for mandatory legal pages to verify your legitimacy. The scraped data shows you only have a Privacy Policy up right now.- In Shopify, go to Settings > Policies.
- Use the Create from template button to quickly generate a Refund Policy, Terms of Service, and Shipping Policy.
- Save them so they appear in your footer.
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Ignore the Missing
fb:app_idWarning:
The debugger notes a warning about a missingfb:app_id. You can safely ignore this; it only matters if you are building a custom Facebook app or a complex integration, and it is not what is causing the scam alert.
Once you have added your legal policies or connected a custom domain, go back to that Meta Sharing Debugger screen and click the Scrape Again button to update Facebook's system.
If you decide to stick with the free Shopify link for now, let me know. I can show you how to submit a manual dispute directly to Meta to get that specific subdomain whitelisted.
can you write the refund policy
Here is a standard template for a refund policy that can be adapted for a business:
Refund Policy
Thank you for shopping at this website. If the purchase is not completely satisfactory, options for returns and refunds are available.
Returns
- Items can be returned within 30 days of the original purchase date.
- To be eligible for a return, the item must be unused, in the same condition that it was received, and in its original packaging.
- A receipt or proof of purchase is required to complete the return.
Refunds
- Once the returned item is received and inspected, a notification will be sent regarding the status of the refund.
- Ifapproved, the refund will be processed, and a credit will automatically be applied to the original method of payment within a certain number of days.
Shipping
- The customer is responsible for paying the shipping costs for returning the item. Shipping costs are non-refundable.
Contact Information
For any questions regarding the return and refund policy, please contact customer support.
For any questions regarding the return and refund policy, please contact customer support.