⚠ Customer Safety

Protect Yourself From Fake BowlersMart Sites and Scams

Scammers impersonate BowlersMart through fake websites, phishing emails, and social media ads. This guide shows you how to spot them, avoid them, and report them.

Rule #1

BowlersMart will never contact you asking for payment information. If you receive a suspicious call, text, or email claiming to be from us, do not respond and do not share personal info.

Verify the URL

There Is Only One Real BowlersMart Website

Before you check out anywhere, confirm the address bar shows the exact URL below.

OFFICIAL SITE
www.bowlersmart.com

Any other URL claiming to be BowlersMart, including lookalikes like bowlersmart.net, bowlers-mart.com, or bowlermart.shop, is fraudulent.

Common Scams

Four Scams Targeting Bowlers Right Now

If anything below sounds like a message you received, treat it as a scam.

Scam #1

🌐 Fake Websites

Scammers create lookalike sites with slight URL variations and post unrealistic discounts to lure shoppers.

Protect yourself
  • Always check the URL: www.bowlersmart.com
  • Look for the secure padlock icon in your browser
  • Be wary of deals that seem too good to be true
Scam #2

📧 Phishing Emails

Fake emails asking you to “update payment”, “verify your account”, or claim a prize you never entered.

Protect yourself
  • We never ask for payment info via email
  • Check the sender — real emails come from @bowlersmart.com
  • Don’t click links in suspicious messages
Scam #3

📱 Social Media Scams

Fake Instagram/Facebook accounts running “clearance sales” or “giveaways” that need your personal info to claim.

Protect yourself
  • Verify accounts are official before engaging
  • Never provide payment info through social media
  • Cross-check promotions on www.bowlersmart.com
Scam #4

📞 Phone & Text Scams

Callers or texters claiming to be from BowlersMart about “order issues” or “payment problems” requiring immediate action.

Protect yourself
  • We never call asking for credit card details
  • Don’t click links in text messages
  • Hang up and call us directly at 800-279-2695
SPOT A SCAM

Six Warning Signs to Watch For

When you see two or more of these together, stop and verify before doing anything else.

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Suspicious URL

Address bar shows anything other than www.bowlersmart.com.

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Unrealistic Prices

$300 balls listed at $40. Premium gear at “clearance” with no logical reason.

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Unusual Payment

Wire transfers, gift cards, Zelle, crypto, or payments outside the website’s checkout.

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Urgent Pressure

“Act in the next 10 minutes” or “your account will be closed today” framing.

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Poor Quality

Spelling errors, mismatched logos, broken images, awkward grammar.

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Info Requests

Unexpected requests for SSN, banking, full card number, or login credentials.

Shop Safely

How to Shop Safely at BowlersMart

Four habits that keep your account and your money safe — every time you order.

✓ Habit #1

Verify It’s Really Us

  • Shop only at www.bowlersmart.com
  • Look for the browser padlock icon
  • Our emails come from @bowlersmart.com only
  • Phone: 800-279-2695 (no other numbers)
✓ Habit #2

Use Secure Payment

  • Complete purchases through our checkout
  • Use credit cards or PayPal for protection
  • Never wire money or send gift cards as payment
  • Save confirmation emails and order numbers
✓ Habit #3

Protect Your Account

  • Use a strong, unique password
  • Never share your password with anyone
  • Ignore unsolicited account “verification” requests
  • Review your account history regularly
✓ Habit #4

Trust Your Gut

  • If something feels off, stop and verify
  • Contact us directly if you’re unsure
  • Don’t be rushed into quick decisions
  • When in doubt, reach out to our support team
Report a Scam

See Something Suspicious? Tell Us.

If you encounter a website, email, ad, or message impersonating BowlersMart, report it. The faster we know, the faster we can shut it down.

Federal Agency

FTC: Federal Trade Commission

reportfraud.ftc.gov →

FBI / Cyber

IC3: Internet Crime Complaint Center

ic3.gov →

The Real BowlersMart Promise

Your Security Is Our Priority

When you shop at www.bowlersmart.com, you get industry-standard encryption, PCI-compliant checkout, always-free shipping, 60-day returns, and a real customer service team based in the USA. Anything else claiming to be BowlersMart is not us.