Beware of the latest scam that targets consumers with a fake offer for a free Graco car seat from Sam's Club. This scam is designed to deceive and steal from unsuspecting individuals. It all starts with a seemingly irresistible deal for a free Graco 4Ever DLX car seat, but it's a trap.
The scam begins with a fake Sam's Club website, which mimics the real one to trick users into thinking they are getting an incredible offer. However, the real deceit starts when the fake website redirects users to another scam site, ambar-glow-deals.com. This site appears legitimate at first glance, but it's full of hidden dangers.
Buried within the terms and conditions on ambar-glow-deals.com are outrageous monthly charges that many users won't notice until it's too late. The offer is portrayed as a giveaway, but it's actually a hidden subscription scam. These scammers are cunning, as they bury the subscription charges deep in the fine print. This is all part of their strategy to trap consumers and earn money from the credit card information provided at checkout.
One of the most deceptive tactics used in this scam is the pre-checked terms and conditions checkbox. This box is already ticked, hoping that consumers won't notice or read the details. The first terms link provided on the site never works, adding to the confusion. Only a tiny text link for the terms and conditions at the bottom of the page works, and this is where the hidden monthly charges are finally revealed.
The supposed customer support provided by the scammers is equally fraudulent. They list a phone number, 866-701-2098, and an email address, support@ambarglowdeals.com, but contacting them may not resolve the issue. Scam victims should immediately call their credit card company to dispute the charges and prevent further unauthorized transactions.
Scammers rely on these deceptive tactics to lure in victims, and it's important to stay vigilant and informed. Always double-check offers that seem too good to be true and thoroughly read the terms and conditions before providing any personal or payment information.
Here are some useful links about scams involving fake offers and hidden subscription charges:
1. [The New York Times - How to Avoid Subscription Traps](www.nytimes.com/2020/09/04/sm...)
2. [Washington Post - Beware of Subscription Traps in Free Trials](www.washingtonpost.com/lifest...)
3. [Consumer Reports - How to Avoid Subscription Scams](www.consumerreports.org/scams...)
4. [FTC - Free Trials and Negative Option Subscriptions](www.ftc.gov/tips-advice/busin...)
5. [Better Business Bureau - Hidden Subscription Scam Warning](www.bbb.org/article/news-rele...)
6. [Forbes - How to Recognize and Avoid Free Trial Scams](www.forbes.com/sites/advisor/...)
7. [The Guardian - The Trap of Subscription Scams](www.theguardian.com/money/202...)
Stay informed and protect yourself from scams like these. Always scrutinize offers that seem too good to be true, and don't hesitate to report suspicious activity to your credit card company and the appropriate authorities.
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Note: This description was written with the support of ChatGPT. If scammers are using AI to scam people, I'm going to use some AI in my own scam-busting tactics here on my personal RU-vid channel to save potential victims. Also, the thumbnail design was inspired by Steve Ram's RU-vid channel.
21 май 2024
