Is This Groupon Email a Scam? How to Tell
Groupon scams include fake deal promotions, phishing emails about expiring vouchers, and fraudulent customer service communications designed to steal account information.
Reviewed by the Cautellus team · Last updated May 30, 2026
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Example Scam Messages
These are examples of fake messages impersonating Groupon. Never click links in unsolicited messages.
“Groupon: Your voucher expires today! Redeem at groupon-deals.com”
“Groupon: Suspicious activity detected on your account. Verify at groupon-secure.com”
Red Flags to Watch For
- Deal links to non-groupon.com websites
- Voucher expiration urgency from non-Groupon emails
- Account activity alerts from suspicious domains
- Customer service requests for payment information
Legitimate Groupon Contact Info
Visit groupon.com/support for help. Manage your vouchers and account at groupon.com.
Where to Report a Groupon Scam
If you received or fell for a fake Groupon message, report it to the authorities below. Reporting helps investigators track these campaigns.
- FTC — reportfraud.ftc.govReport fraud and scams to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
- FBI IC3 — ic3.govFile a complaint with the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center.
- Cautellus reporting guide →Step-by-step help on who to contact and how to recover.
Live Community Flags
Recently reported Groupon scam variants from the Cautellus community. Flagged items include deepfake videos, cloned voicemail, and spoofed domains.
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