# Threatening Messages via website: legit? Repeat messages purporting to be from Wix threatening to shut down my website for non-compliance. Does Wix operate this way if there is actually a problem? **URL:** \ **Category:** Ask the community\ **Tags:** wix-studio, question, cms, wix\ **Created:** [September 24, 2025, 5:46pm UTC](https://forum.wixstudio.com/t/threatening-messages-via-website-legit-repeat-messages-purporting-to-be-from-wix-threatening-to-shut-down-my-website-for-non-compliance-does-wix-operate-this-way-if-there-is-actually-a-problem/73804 "2025-09-24T17:46:22Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![user6225](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/7ab992/32.png) [@user6225](https://forum.wixstudio.com/u/user6225)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2025, 5:46pm UTC](https://forum.wixstudio.com/t/threatening-messages-via-website-legit-repeat-messages-purporting-to-be-from-wix-threatening-to-shut-down-my-website-for-non-compliance-does-wix-operate-this-way-if-there-is-actually-a-problem/73804/1 "2025-09-24T17:46:22Z")
**I’m having trouble with** Briefly explain what’s not working or where you’re stuck **Working in** e.g. Wix Studio Editor, Wix Editor, Dev Mode, CMS, etc. **Site link** If this is happening on a site, include a live or test site link **What I’m trying to do** Describe the goal or outcome you’re hoping for **What I’ve tried so far** Let us know what you’ve already tested, changed, or searched **Extra context** Anything else that Nothing additional to add. might help - edge cases, screenshots, etc. ---
**Author:** ![Dan\_Suhr](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/wix/user_avatar/forum.wixstudio.com/dan_suhr/32/94074_2.png) [@Dan\_Suhr](https://forum.wixstudio.com/u/Dan_Suhr)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2025, 10:03pm UTC](https://forum.wixstudio.com/t/threatening-messages-via-website-legit-repeat-messages-purporting-to-be-from-wix-threatening-to-shut-down-my-website-for-non-compliance-does-wix-operate-this-way-if-there-is-actually-a-problem/73804/2 "2025-09-24T22:03:45Z")
Sounds scammy to me 🙃 ---
**Author:** ![onemoretime](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/wix/user_avatar/forum.wixstudio.com/onemoretime/32/104023_2.png) [@onemoretime](https://forum.wixstudio.com/u/onemoretime)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2025, 4:24pm UTC](https://forum.wixstudio.com/t/threatening-messages-via-website-legit-repeat-messages-purporting-to-be-from-wix-threatening-to-shut-down-my-website-for-non-compliance-does-wix-operate-this-way-if-there-is-actually-a-problem/73804/3 "2025-09-25T16:24:24Z")
Hi, @user6225 !! Recently, we’ve been seeing more and more reports like this in the community. Try searching for “scam” within this site and you’ll find plenty of examples. While we enjoy the benefits of rapid AI development every day, we must not forget that the ones benefiting the most are often the criminals. In an age where anyone can easily create something that looks convincing, we are left with no choice but to approach everything with suspicion—almost as if we’ve regressed back to a primitive state. In that sense, it feels like a deeply sad paradox that the world has become even more inefficient. 😇 Scammers often use the “Do ○○ right now or else ×× will happen!” pattern. Their usual tactic is to rush us, pressure us, and strip away our ability to think clearly. But take a moment to consider this: to Wix, we are valued customers. Would they really go out of their way to drive paying customers away? Honestly, with how often people in this community complain that Wix support is completely overwhelmed, I doubt they even have the time for that _lol_. So as a rule of thumb, if someone is trying to pressure you with urgency, it’s probably a scam. Most likely! 😇