Shopify Account Compromised via Shop App Impersonation Scam
A user reports their Shopify account was compromised through a fraudulent actor impersonating the Shop app, attempting to charge for unauthorized services. This is a phishing/fraud incident targeting Shopify merchants. The vendor-side security gap poses real financial risk to sellers.
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