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Sometimes the procrastination kicks in and you're left with high
prices and no one to deliver mom flowers. And that's
when those deals online start to look extra nice. But
the Better Business Bureau says that's how the scammers get you.
The bureau has seen a number of people reporting scams
after trying to buy a bouquet online. Sometimes the flowers
arrive damage look nothing like the photo, or show up
days later, and then when you try to get a refund,
(00:20):
the phones go flat. Others have reported that after they pay,
the florists will call and force them to upgrade their order.
Some will have you pay in advance before saying the
vendor doesn't deliver there. To avoid scams like these, officials
say to do your homework. Research the sellers and look
into customer reviews. If a deal seems too good to
be true, review the florist's pricing structure to see delivery
fees and refund policies, and verify the seller's contact information
(00:42):
since scam florists use fake addresses and numbers. I'm a
Freedman w BZ, Boston's news radio
Sometimes the procrastination kicks in and you're left with high
prices and no one to deliver mom flowers. And that's
when those deals online start to look extra nice. But
the Better Business Bureau says that's how the scammers get you.
The bureau has seen a number of people reporting scams
after trying to buy a bouquet online. Sometimes the flowers
arrive damage look nothing like the photo, or show up
days later, and then when you try to get a refund,
(00:20):
the phones go flat. Others have reported that after they pay,
the florists will call and force them to upgrade their order.
Some will have you pay in advance before saying the
vendor doesn't deliver there. To avoid scams like these, officials
say to do your homework. Research the sellers and look
into customer reviews. If a deal seems too good to
be true, review the florist's pricing structure to see delivery
fees and refund policies, and verify the seller's contact information
(00:42):
since scam florists use fake addresses and numbers. I'm a
Freedman w BZ, Boston's news radio
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