Bogus Going Out of Business Jewelry Scam

A bbb report about a other scam that cost someone $100.0. Learn how to avoid falling victim.

Source: bbb | Scam Type: Other | Amount Lost: $100.0 | Date: April 09, 2026
They said they were going out of business and selling everything at 80% off. In fact, it turns out it was a scam. They took $100 from me for jewelry pieces—rings, to be exact. I was planning on leaving them to my children when I die, and now I'm out the money and the items.

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