Every year, there are always a few “must-have” toys on most kids’ holiday wish lists.
The toy sells out fast and becomes expensive and hard to find. On top of that, the microchip shortage has parents worried about getting their deliveries on time. Scammers are taking advantage of this mentality by creating fake offers on hot ticket items. In many cases reported to BBB.org/ScamTracker, buyers thought they were ordering a high-quality, animatronic toy.
Instead, they received a cheap counterfeit version. In other cases, the products never shipped at all and the websites vanished. In either case, when the dissatisfied customers tried to follow up with the company, they found that the staff either didn’t respond or refused to provide a refund.
The Better Business Bureau suggests that you only buy toys from reputable sources, and do your research before making a purchase.
