Is it really Target?
Official Target domains, how well they block forged email, lookalike domains we found, and the scams currently using the Target name. Last checked 14 October 2026.
Official Target domains
target.comReal Target emails and websites use these domains or a subdomain of them. Anything else, including addresses that contain the Target name, is not Target.
Paste the sender's email address, the link, or the website from the message.
Measured from public DNS
Can someone fake a Target email?
target.comStrong spoof protectionStrong. target.com tells receiving mail servers to reject email that fakes an @target.com address. Scammers usually switch to lookalike domains instead, so check the domain carefully.
- DMARC policy
- p=reject
- SPF
- ~all
- Verified logo in inbox (BIMI)
- No
- Encrypted delivery (MTA-STS)
- No
- Email handled by
- Proofpoint
Soft. Unlisted servers are flagged as suspicious, but not rejected.
DMARC is the rule a domain owner publishes telling mail servers what to do with email that pretends to come from them. The stronger it is, the more likely scammers switch to lookalike domains, which is why the next section matters.
Lookalike domain watch
Domains that imitate Target
142
Names checked
36
Registered
32
Owner unknown, active
9
Can receive email
We check misspellings, look-alike characters, and the Target name combined with words like “order”, “orders”, “rewards” across common domain endings. A registered lookalike is not proof of a scam: companies often register typos of their own name to protect customers. But you should never trust a message from one.
Active, owner unknown
| Domain | Website | Registered | First spotted | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| target.net | Yes | Can receive | Unknown | 14 October 2026 |
| target.org | Yes | Can receive | Unknown | 14 October 2026 |
| target.info | Yes | No | Unknown | 14 October 2026 |
| target.co | Yes | No | Unknown | 14 October 2026 |
| target.shop | Yes | No | Unknown | 14 October 2026 |
| target.app | Yes | No | Unknown | 14 October 2026 |
| target.support | Yes | No | Unknown | 14 October 2026 |
| target.help | Yes | No | Unknown | 14 October 2026 |
| target.xyz | Yes | No | Unknown | 14 October 2026 |
| targetorder.com | Yes | Can receive | Unknown | 14 October 2026 |
| targetrewards.com | Yes | No | Unknown | 14 October 2026 |
| target-gift.com | Yes | No | Unknown | 14 October 2026 |
| targetgift.com | Yes | No | Unknown | 14 October 2026 |
| target-giftcard.com | Yes | No | Unknown | 14 October 2026 |
| targetgiftcard.com | Yes | No | Unknown | 14 October 2026 |
| targetvoucher.com | Yes | Can receive | Unknown | 14 October 2026 |
| target-promo.com | Yes | Can receive | Unknown | 14 October 2026 |
| targetpromo.com | Yes | Can receive | Unknown | 14 October 2026 |
| target-support.com | Yes | No | Unknown | 14 October 2026 |
| target-survey.com | Yes | No | Unknown | 14 October 2026 |
| targetsurvey.com | Yes | No | Unknown | 14 October 2026 |
| targetorder.net | Yes | Can receive | Unknown | 14 October 2026 |
| orders-target.com | Yes | Can receive | Unknown | 14 October 2026 |
| targetrewards.net | Yes | No | Unknown | 14 October 2026 |
| targetgift.net | Yes | No | Unknown | 14 October 2026 |
| target-giftcard.net | Yes | No | Unknown | 14 October 2026 |
| targetgiftcard.net | Yes | No | Unknown | 14 October 2026 |
| targetgiftcard.info | Yes | No | Unknown | 14 October 2026 |
| target-support.net | Yes | No | Unknown | 14 October 2026 |
| support-target.com | Yes | No | Unknown | 14 October 2026 |
| targetsurvey.net | Yes | No | Unknown | 14 October 2026 |
| survey-target.com | Yes | No | Unknown | 14 October 2026 |
Listed as plain text on purpose. Do not visit these domains.
Parked or for sale (2)
targetsupport.compromo-target.comRegistered but not hosting a site or email (2)
target.toptargetsurvey.infoKnow the pattern
Scams using the Target name
Retail scams borrow the trust you already have in big stores: fake orders, fake prizes, and fake business inquiries.
An order you did not make
A message confirms an expensive order or subscription and gives a number to call to cancel. The refund agent then asks for remote access to your computer or your bank details.
A free voucher or prize
Social media posts or texts promise a gift card, hamper or prize for completing a short survey. The survey collects your personal details or card number.
A fake supplier or wholesale inquiry
Businesses receive inquiries that appear to come from a major retailer, asking for a price list or minimum order quantity. The goal is an upfront fee or a large fake order.
From people who received them
Reported Target scam messages
No reports published for Target yet. If you received one, sharing it helps the next person recognise it.
Step by step
How to check a message that claims to be from Target
- 1
Look at the actual sender address, not just the name. Tap or hover over the name to reveal it. It must end in @target.com, or a subdomain of one.
- 2
Do not use links or phone numbers from the message. Type target.com into your browser or open the official Target app, and check your account there.
- 3
Slow down when you see urgency, small fees, gift cards, crypto, or requests for codes and passwords. Those are the levers every scam pulls.
- 4
Still unsure? Paste the sender address or link into the checker above.
Questions
Target scam FAQ
What email address does Target use?
Genuine Target email comes from addresses ending in @target.com, or a subdomain of those (for example something@mail.target.com). An address on any other domain, even one containing "target", is not Target.
Can scammers fake an @target.com email address?
Strong. target.com tells receiving mail servers to reject email that fakes an @target.com address. Scammers usually switch to lookalike domains instead, so check the domain carefully.
Are there websites pretending to be Target?
On 14 October 2026 we checked 142 lookalike domain names and found 36 registered. 0 appear to be owned by Target or a brand-protection service, 2 are parked or for sale, and 32 could not be linked to Target while hosting a website or accepting email. A registered lookalike is not proof of a scam, but any message from one deserves suspicion.
What should I do if I clicked a link in a fake Target message?
Do not enter anything else. If you typed a password, change it at target.com straight away and turn on two-step sign-in. If you entered card or bank details, call your bank using the number on your card. Then report the message using the guide below.
Help stop it
Where to report a fake Target message
United Kingdom
- Forward suspicious emails to report@phishing.gov.uk
- Forward scam texts to 7726
United States
- Report to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov
- Forward phishing emails to reportphishing@apwg.org
- Forward scam texts to 7726 (SPAM)
Canada
- Report to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca
- Forward scam texts to 7726
Australia
- Report to Scamwatch at scamwatch.gov.au
- Report cybercrime through ReportCyber at cyber.gov.au
India
- Report at cybercrime.gov.in or call the 1930 helpline
Germany
- Forward phishing emails to the Phishing-Radar at phishing@verbraucherzentrale.nrw
Switzerland
- Report phishing websites at antiphishing.ch
Anywhere
- Report phishing websites to Google Safe Browsing at safebrowsing.google.com
- Tell the company through its official website or app
Shopping & Retail
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Orbiplot is not affiliated with Target. This page is generated automatically from public data: DNS records, domain registration data (RDAP) and the Internet Archive. Lookalike domains are listed because they resemble Target's name, not because we have confirmed any wrongdoing. If you own a domain listed here and believe it is misclassified, contact us through the site and we will review it.