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Beware Of The Blackhead Mask Scam That’ll Place An Order For You Without Your Consent!
Have you seen those ads on Facebook about some blackhead killer mask that claims to work wonders? Their ad caught your attention as you are suffering from blackhead problems, so you were intrigued to find out more about it.
You click on the link in hopes of finding out how much this so-called ‘miracle’ product costs but it redirects you to fill up a form about your personal details. Upon submission, you’re redirected to its price list, but all you can do is gasp in disbelief looking at its price tag.
Like any other person, you closed the window and probably forgot about it. But lo and behold, just when you thought your curiosity towards the mask was over, a few weeks later, a mysterious parcel turns up on your door step.
You open it to find the product you were browsing weeks ago are now in your hands along with a bill from the company demanding exorbitant payment or a ‘late payment fee’ will be imposed. Dumbfounded by this discovery, you start to panic.
If you’ve been through the same scenario, chances are, you just got scammed.
If you’ve been through the same scenario, chances are, you just got scammed.The National Consumer Complaints Centre (NCCC) has warned Malaysians about a beauty care shop called LuxStyle, which allegedly charges its customers without consent, as reported by the New Straits Times.
According to the daily, over 60 complaints have been filed since May and the number may increase soon.
In fact, some poor people were conned close to RM1,000.
Beware! Blackhead Killer is a scam ! pic.twitter.com/fp5EVsGwPk— Nass (@NasrulSyafiq10) May 31, 2017
LuxStyle promotes their items via various social media platfroms such as Facebook and Instagram.Jangan tekan ad blackhead peel off mask kat ig tu!! . SCAM!!Aku just tekan ad tu now kena bayar rm339.60!! Bukan aku je satu dunia kena!!
— A-DAMN (@adamharmain) May 23, 2017
Apart from Malaysians, unsuspecting victims from other countries such as Australia and Finland have also reportedly fallen prey to this new modus operandi.The online shop, which is based in Denmark, has caused panic to hundreds or thousands of curious online shoppers after parcels containing items from blackhead masks to mascara were reportedly delivered to them.
So, what should you do if you are a victim?
Firstly, do not pay the company as you did not consent to the purchase. Immediately file a police report and a report to the NCCC. You can start spreading the word about the scam and help educate others so they won’t fall into this deceiving trap.
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