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Beware of scams when shopping on TikTok

Beware of scams when shopping on TikTok
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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Updated: 8:37 PM CST Nov 9, 2022
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Beware of scams when shopping on TikTok
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Updated: 8:37 PM CST Nov 9, 2022
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