www.shopsmarter.com

Victim Location 85364

Total money lost $1.97

Type of a scam Phishing

ShopSmarter.com uses a phishing scheme to lure customers in. They offered a $10 cash back bonus on my recent Bed Bath and Beyond purchase for a 7-day trial membership. Once the information requested to redeem the offer is provided (a receipt of purchase and code) the organization informed me via email that the claim will be processed in 3-6 weeks. I canceled the membership within the 7 day trial period and was then informed I would no longer receive the $10 cash back offer. In fact, the only way to really receive this offer is to continue with the membership for $9.97 a month. This needs to be advertised on the initial offer so people do not waste their time with it and pay an extra $1.97 for the 7-day trial as I did. This needs to be changed and consumers need to be protected/informed.

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