Beware This Facebook Scam!
Tis the season for…online holiday scammers.
I actually saw this on Facebook the other day and went, “That sounds weird.”
Watch out for the “Secret Sister” gift exchange.
The scam, asks for “six ladies to participate in a Secret Sister gift exchange.” In return for mailing a $10 gift to a “secret sister,” a participant gets between six and 36 gifts in return, the ad promises. Needless to say, the gifts never arrive.
According to the Better Business Bureau, “This is a typical pyramid scheme. Pyramid schemes are illegal if money or other items of value are requested with assurance of a sizable return for those who participate.”
Pretty much a given in life is this…anything that promises a big return for a small investment almost NEVER pans out.
Best thing to do? Just ignore it.
