Tue, May 3rd 2022 02:55 pm
By the Better Business Bureau
Mother’s Day is coming up! A National Retail Federation (NRF) survey shows that families plan to spend more on Mother’s Day this year than they have in the past. Flowers, jewelry and special outings are hot items this year, and 84% plan to celebrate, according to the NRF.
Better Business Bureau reminds everyone to exercise caution when shopping online and in stores when spending money.
BBB’s annual risk report identifies online purchasing scams as the riskiest. Here are a few tips to avoid getting scammed on Mother’s Day gifts:
Online purchasing scams are identified as the riskiest by BBB’s Annual Risk Report. Here are a few tips to avoid getting scammed on Mother’s Day gifts:
•Shopping online. Avoid suspicious websites and glossy pop-up ads. Make sure the website has the https:// and the “lock” icon in the URL. Don’t click on hyperlinks in unsolicited emails. Pay with credit card or PayPal. Understand return and refund policies. Read the fine print. BBB has more tips for online shopping.
•Flowers. Since Mother’s Day flower sales are the second-highest sales period for your local florist, it’s important to choose wisely and find someone you can trust with your order. Complaints filed with BBB about florists included flowers being late, wrong, or not delivered. Also, it is not uncommon for local flower shops to be affiliated with third-party entities. BBB advises consumers to confirm that…
