A recent survey reveals that nearly one in eight German online shoppers have been victims of fake online stores within the last two years. These fraudulent sites often mimic legitimate businesses, taking payments for goods that are never delivered to customers.

• Nearly 70 percent of online shoppers encountered dubious or fraudulent websites in the past two years, with 51 percent encountering them multiple times.
• The Federation of German Consumer Organisations (VZBV) reported over 10,000 complaints about fake online stores in 2024, a 47 percent increase from 2023.
• Ramona Pop, VZBV board member, stated that major online platforms like Google and Meta, which profit from advertising, must take greater responsibility, as half of the examined fake shops placed ads on their platforms.

A UK-registered website, Kenya Horn Hub, is under scrutiny for allegedly advertising "adult tours" in Kenya, which rights groups claim promotes sexual exploitation. This has led to calls for investigations by both Kenyan and UK authorities.

• Human rights group Stand Up to Racism alleges the website markets women as part of the travel experience.
• The website, operating under the domain kenyahornhub.uk, appears as a travel service.
• Concerns have been reignited regarding Kenya’s ability to address sexual exploitation involving foreigners, citing past incidents like the collapsed trial of a German national and the 2023 arrest of Dutch national Elwin Ter Horst.