Prom Dress Scam

How to Spot Fake Prom Dress Websites This Season – A Guide for Shoppers Prom season is a busy time for high school students and their families, and scammers know it. Across the Hudson Valley, the Better Business Bureau has warned shoppers about fraudulent websites that appear to sell prom dresses at bargain prices but instead take the money and deliver nothing. These sites can look convincing, but they follow predictable patterns. Knowing what to look for can save you from losing both money and time. ...

How to Avoid Fake Prom Dress Websites This Season Prom season is upon us, and with it comes the annual rush to find that perfect dress. Unfortunately, scammers know this and have set up fake websites designed to steal your money and personal information. The Better Business Bureau recently issued an alert for shoppers in the Hudson Valley after fielding reports of phony prom dress storefronts that look legitimate but deliver nothing—or cheap counterfeits. While the alert is regional, the problem is not. Similar scams have been reported across the country in prior years, and they tend to spike from May through June. ...

Don’t Get Scammed Buying a Prom Dress Online: How to Spot Fake Websites Prom season is a busy time for high school students and parents. It’s also a busy time for scammers. The Better Business Bureau recently sent out an alert — including one covered by 101.5 WPDH — warning shoppers in the Hudson Valley about fake prom dress websites that take your money and deliver nothing, or a cheap knock‑off that looks nothing like the photo. ...