Victim Location 03269
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I came across an instagram ad for discounted Birkenstocks, but the typical Birkenstock page did not reflect the same sales. The site only accepted PayPal. I tried to place an order and when it attempted to process my PayPal payment, it said there was a problem and to contact the merchant. There was a string of Chinese characters across the top of the page. Thankfully, the payment did not go through and so the order was not placed, but the website looks very legitimate and even claims authentic guarantee. However, the fact that the sales listed on the site are not reflected on what I know to be the true website is highly suspicious. Usually, if you click an ad from a link, it takes you to the legitimate site and not a separate URL containing the same products with unique sale prices.
Victim Location 43123
Total money lost $54.96
Type of a scam Online Purchase
Facebook had a ad that popped up at bleaker.com for Birkenstock shoes and said they’re having a sale at 80% off. The website, Bksale.com, looked just like the original Birkenstock pngage. They took the money out and gave me a shopping and tracking info. I ordered this product on the 4th of July and the tracking info says it was delivered on the 3rd. They don’t answer any customer service emails or support lines.
Victim Location 43015
Type of a scam Identity Theft
https://birkenbestbuy.com is using my address and phone number on their website.
Victim Location 37311
Total money lost $40
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I found this website through an Instagram pop-up ad, and I decided that it would be legitimate because Instagram allowed it to be shown as an advertisement. However, I placed an order where money wash pulled from my account, however my products never showed up nor did I ever receive a confirmation email confirming my order even though money was taken from my bank account.