Beware of scams when shopping on TikTok
Updated: 9:37 PM EST Nov 9, 2022
PRODUCT. TIK TOK MAY BE A GOOD WAY TO GET A DEAL FROM YOUR FAVORITE INFLUENCER, BUT YOU COULD ALSO GET PHONY PRODUCTS FROM LESS THAN SCRUPULOUS SELLERS. SO THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU HAS THESE TIPS. FIRST OF ALL, RESEARCH, THE SELLER. MAKE SURE THE SELLER HAS PLENTY OF ENGAGEMENT. AND IF THE SELLER HAS A WEBSITE, GO THERE AND LOOK FOR THE RED FLAGS, A SCAM WEBSITE. DO A SEARCH OF THE COMPANY NAME WHEN THE WORDS COMPLAINT OR SCAM AFTERWARDS. PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO REVIEWS. IT WILL NOT ONLY TELL YOU ABOUT THE QUALITY OF THE PRODUCT, BUT ALSO HOW WELL THE BUSINESS HANDLES CUSTOMER SERVICE. KEEP AN EYE PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS. SOME SELLERS MAY OFFER WHAT APPEARS TO BE A GREAT DEAL ON A NAME BRAND PRODUCT, BUT DON’T FORGET TO READ THE FINE PRINT. WATCH OUT SCAMS YOU MAY FIND HIGH ITEMS FOR SALE FOR REDUCED PRICE, BUT THIS TOO COULD BE A SCAM. THE BEEB SAYS SOME TIK TOK USERS HAVE REPORTED BUYING A PRODUCT ONLY RECEIVE A FAKE PRODUCT IN THE MAIL. AND IF YOU’RE UNHAPPY WITH THE PURCHASE ACT QUICKLY, ACCORDING TO TIK TOK TERMS OF SERVICE. BUYERS OF SIX DAYS FROM WHEN A PRODUCT IS AS DELIVERED TO MAKE A RETURN OR REFUND REQUEST. AFTER YOU NEED TO DIRECTLY COMMUNICATE WITH THE SELLER OR EMAIL TIK TOK AND I SAY THIS OFTEN. PAY BY CREDIT CARD BECAUSE IT’S MUCH EASIER TO FIGHT FRAUDULENT CHARGE AND GET YOUR MONEY BACK WHEN YOU PAY WITH A CREDIT CARD. A BRIAN RO
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Beware of scams when shopping on TikTok
Updated: 9:37 PM EST Nov 9, 2022
A recent study found that 49% of TikTok users have purchased something they saw on the social platform.While TikTok may be a good way to get a deal from your favorite influencer, you could also get phony products from less-than-scrupulous sellers.The Better Business Bureau offers these tips:Research the seller. Make sure the seller has plenty of engagement. If the seller has a website, go there and look for the red flags of a scam site. Do a search of the company name and the words “complaint” or “scam.”Pay close attention to reviews. They will not only tell you about the quality of the product but also how well the business handles customer service.Keep an eye on product descriptions. Some sellers may offer what appears to be a great deal on a name-brand product, but don’t forget to read the fine print.Watch out for scams. You may find high-dollar items for sale for reduced prices, but this could be a scam. The Better Business Bureau said some TikTok users have reported buying a product only to receive a fake item in the mail.If you are unhappy with a purchase, act quickly. According to TikTok’s terms of service, buyers have six days from when a product is marked as “delivered” to make a return or refund request. After that, you need to directly communicate with the seller or email TikTok.Pay by credit card. It’s much easier to contest a fraudulent charge and get your money back on a credit card.Watch the video above for the full story.
A recent study found that 49% of TikTok users have purchased something they saw on the social platform.
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While TikTok may be a good way to get a deal from your favorite influencer, you could also get phony products from less-than-scrupulous sellers.
The Better Business Bureau offers these tips:
- Research the seller. Make sure the seller has plenty of engagement. If the seller has a website, go there and look for the red flags of a scam site. Do a search of the company name and the words “complaint” or “scam.”
- Pay close attention to reviews. They will not only tell you about the quality of the product but also how well the business handles customer service.
- Keep an eye on product descriptions. Some sellers may offer what appears to be a great deal on a name-brand product, but don’t forget to read the fine print.
- Watch out for scams. You may find high-dollar items for sale for reduced prices, but this could be a scam. The Better Business Bureau said some TikTok users have reported buying a product only to receive a fake item in the mail.
- If you are unhappy with a purchase, act quickly. According to TikTok’s terms of service, buyers have six days from when a product is marked as “delivered” to make a return or refund request. After that, you need to directly communicate with the seller or email TikTok.
- Pay by credit card. It’s much easier to contest a fraudulent charge and get your money back on a credit card.
Watch the video above for the full story.
