Local toy store owners have called on customers to beware of a website posing as their business.

The Toy Station on Eton Street, Richmond, says an online page using the same name is taking orders from customers in what it has described as a "scam site".

After being reported by the toy shop a week ago, the website was taken down, but another fake page appeared a few days later.

The business says it does not have a website and is urging customers to remain cautious.

Toy Station told Nub News: "We are a local business and have had a scam site made in our name which is taking orders from customers.

"We're hoping to raise awareness so more people don't lose money to it."

The landing page of the website claiming to be Toy Station in Richmond (credit: www.thetoystation.co.uk).

However, some customers have already purchased toys from the fake website while searching for Christmas gifts for their loved ones.

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One user wrote on Instagram: "Got caught by this too! Panicking about whether we can find the present in time for Christmas now."

Another said: "Unfortunately, I have fallen victim to this!"

A third customer added: "I'm assuming everyone got caught out while looking for AirToobz just like I did. I hope you all manage to get your money back."

The Toy Station website has been contacted for comment

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