As scammers usually target current trends and products, some consumers have found themselves falling victim to scams when shopping for Labubus.
The popular plush toys from China have taken the world by storm, generating $1.8 billion in revenue for their manufacturer, Pop Mart.
The hot item has become increasingly difficult to purchase both in stores and online.
According to CNN, only 5% of Labubu products are available to purchase directly from Pop Mart’s website, and there are over 19,000 results for Labubu merchandise on eBay.
With many scammers capitalizing on the popularity of counterfeit merchandise and fake websites, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) said they have received 71 reports of Labubu-related scams.
The BBB said several consumers either received counterfeit products or didn’t receive anything at all.
Given the product’s scarcity, the BBB has outlined some tips to avoid scams and counterfeit products when shopping online:
Read customer reviews: Online reviews and comments can help you understand how the seller conducts business and better legitimize the purchase with proof from other customers.
Use secure and traceable payment methods: It should be a red flag if any website asks you to pay with a peer-to-peer payment app like PayPal, Cash App or Venmo. Credit card purchases typically offer additional protection if you are scammed.
If you believe you may have been scammed, you can make a report on the BBB Scam Tracker to warn others.
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