Prom Dress Scams

How to Avoid Fake Prom Dress Websites This Season Prom season is a busy time for shoppers—and for scammers. Every year, fraudsters set up websites that look like they sell prom dresses at unbeatable prices, only to take your money and deliver nothing (or a cheap knockoff). The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has issued alerts about fake prom dress websites, including a recent warning for shoppers in the Hudson Valley area. If you’re a teen or parent shopping for a prom dress online, here’s what you need to know to stay safe. ...

BBB Warns: Fake Prom Dress Websites Are Scamming Shoppers – Here’s How to Avoid Them The Better Business Bureau has issued a fresh alert about fraudulent websites that target shoppers looking for prom dresses. According to a report by 101.5 WPDH, the BBB specifically warned consumers in the Hudson Valley, but the scams are widespread and tend to peak during prom season (April through May). These sites look legitimate at first glance, but they are designed to take your payment and never deliver the dress. ...