INDIANA – If you are on social media, you’ve seen the uptick in ads for amazing deals. Retailers know this generates a lot of insights and are flooding social media with their offerings. However, consumers need to be aware that not every retailer’s advertising on social media is legitimate.
Complaints, negative customer reviews, and BBB Scam Tracker reports across the country find issues with placed orders from social media ads.
Consumers allege everything from non-delivery of orders to poor material quality, wrong sizes, or no labels.
A consumer in Greenwood, Indiana reported to BBB Scam Tracker they placed an order for a dog bed in July from a Facebook ad that was never delivered. According to the report, the company has since changed its name multiple times on Facebook and similar reviews have been posted on social media from other consumers.
When it comes to online shopping, BBB offers these tips:
- Do your homework. Check out retailers at bbb.org before you shop. Do an online search of the business with the word “scam” or “complaints” to see what others are saying.
- Think before your click. Be especially cautious about email solicitations and online ads on social media sites. Many sketchy retailers advertise great deals or trendy clothing that don’t measure up to the promotional hype.
- Know the advertiser. Some of the best deals are only available online, but be careful. It’s easy for a fake site to mimic a famous retailer’s website, so make sure you are shopping...
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