💬Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is FakeShop a real store?
A: No. FakeShop is entirely fictional and exists for entertainment purposes only. No real products are sold, no real money is charged, and nothing is ever shipped.
Q: How do I get credits?
A: New accounts receive ₵1,000 free credits on signup. Earn more through daily logins (streak bonuses up to ₵200/day), placing orders (XP + 5% credits back on delivery), and unlocking achievements.
Q: Can I spend real money on FakeShop?
A: No. FakeShop does not accept real money, credit cards, or any real payment. Only fictional FakeShop Credits are used. This is by design.
Q: What are the funny shipping carriers?
A: We have 25 hilarious fictional carriers in 5 speed tiers — from Space Laser Shipping (0.003 seconds) to Sloth Priority Shipping (6–18 months). Pick your carrier at checkout.
Q: How does package tracking work?
A: Every order gets a real-time map showing your fictional package travelling between 40+ global cities via our Leaflet-powered world map. It's entirely made up but surprisingly satisfying to watch.
Q: Can I buy the real products I see?
A: Yes! Every product page has a 'Buy the real thing on Amazon' link. We source real Amazon product data so you can discover items and buy them for real if you want.
Q: I can't log in — what do I do?
A: Make sure you're using the email and password you registered with. If you registered with Google, use the 'Continue with Google' button. Your cart is saved locally even without logging in.
Q: How do I add items to my cart without logging in?
A: You can! Just click 'Add to Cart' on any product — items are stored in your browser. You'll only need to sign in when you reach checkout.
Q: What is XP and levelling?
A: Each order earns XP. As you level up, you unlock new titles from Window Shopper (level 1) to Dopamine Legend (level 50). It's pointless in the best possible way.
Q: Is my data safe?
A: Yes. We store only your email, name, and order history. We have no payment data because we never process real payments. We don't sell your data.