Is this Spam mail or?

Shopify Discussion

Topic summary

A store owner received a suspicious email from “shopifythemesolutions@gmail.com” claiming to be from Shopify, warning about critical website configuration issues and TOS violations. The email threatens various consequences including suspension of services, reduced Google visibility, and payment gateway disruption.

Red flags identified:

  • Sent from a Gmail address (not an official Shopify domain)
  • Contains reversed/scrambled text at the end of sentences
  • Uses scare tactics and urgency to prompt immediate action

Official response:
A Shopify representative confirmed this is not legitimate. Shopify never emails from Gmail addresses.

Recommended actions:

  • Forward the email to safety@shopify.com for investigation
  • Mark as spam after forwarding
  • Do not engage with the email or click any links

This appears to be a phishing attempt designed to trick store owners into providing sensitive information or access to their accounts.

Summarized with AI on November 7. AI used: claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929.
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I just got the email from "shopifythemesolutions@gmail.com"
I have contacted the shopify help and got the respond saying it is legit.
But since it came from gmail.com, I am again checking if it’s real…
Please advice, thanks!

Here is the mail :

Dear Store Owner,

We are writing to inform you of critical issues with your website’s configuration that require your immediate attention.

Our system has detected that your current theme customization is not properly configured and is in violation of our Terms of Service (TOS). If these issues are not addressed promptly, your website may experience the following consequences:

  • Suspension of live visitor tracking
  • Reduced visibility on Google
  • Paused promotional activities
  • Lowered search rankings on Google
  • Suspension of sales development efforts
  • Disruption of payment gateway services
  • Deactivation of domain email addresses
  • Inability for customers to complete purchases

To prevent these disruptions, we strongly advise seeking expert assistance to correct these issues without delay. You can verify the problem by visiting your website’s URL/robots.txt. Please attach a screenshot of the identified issues in your response, and we will promptly connect you with an expert who can assist you.

Our recommended expert will:

  • Resolve the configuration issues
  • Ensure full compliance with our Terms of Service
  • Optimize your website’s overall performance
  • Enhance the experience for your customers

It is crucial to address these matters immediately to avoid potential service suspensions and the risk of website closure. Please take action now, and let us help you resolve these issues efficiently.

We await your prompt response and the screenshot of the issues.

Best regards,

The Shopify Team

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Hi! I’m glad you posted about this. That message does not look like it came from Shopify, and we never email store owners from a Gmail address. Please forward this to safety@shopify.com so we can investigate. I suggest not engaging with the email in any way, and instead marking the message as spam after you have forwarded it to our team. Thank you.

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