 Cannabis Delivery Scams Are on the Rise. The Better Business Bureau’s Scam Tracker announced that they have received numerous consumer complaints over scams involving fake (but genuine-sounding) fees intended to defraud cannabis customers of their money.
It starts with consumers doing an online search for a local cannabis store which might offer delivery. After find a shop that sounds legit, customers will call and place an order for delivery, followed by making payment by a digital wallet app like Zelle or CashApp. The problem starts when the company informs the customer that they must pay another fee, to cover “delivery insurance” or some other standard fee for new customers. The store assures customers that the fee will be returned once the delivery completed. Typically this fee is several hundred dollars. However, after payment is made, the delivery never arrives, the phone number is no longer answered and the company seems to vanish, along with your money. There are also scams where a delivery is made, but what’s delivered is not cannabis. One customer said that when his purchases arrived he, “threw the packages away after putting one of the edibles in my mouth, tasting chemicals, and experiencing a burning sensation.” The way to avoid these scams is to do your research before completing a purchase. Read reviews, and look up the dispensary name along with the word “scam” and see if anything pops up. Customers can also visit the actual store before a purchase to ensure it’s really real! It’s also important to keep in mind that sending money through digital wallet apps is similar to paying cash, in that it’s unlikely you will be able to have the app intervene to get your money back. For more information, you can check out the Better Business Bureau’s CBD hub. And make sure you report any scams yourself, so that you can help put this type of fraud to an end. Comments are closed.
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