These sellers have suffered significant financial losses along with their reputation tainted.
The public has been advised to look for verified badges on profiles, check reviews for complaints and use payment methods with buyer protection. – Adib Rawi Yahya/theSun
“Some raised the issue during my usual afternoon live sessions, which raised my suspicions. When I asked for their order numbers, none matched my records. “I updated my videos by including the date and time and informed my viewers about these changes to prevent them from falling victim to the fake midnight live sessions,” she said, adding that while she felt sorry for them, she was unable to reimburse the buyers as the sale was not concluded by her.
She said taking such measures could help prevent potential scams and ensure a satisfying shopping experience. “If possible, contact the seller through an official website or known contact methods to verify if the TikTok page is legitimate.”“They should report it under the ‘Frauds and Scams’ section of TikTok as this helps it take immediate action and keep the community safe from scammers.
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