Buyers watch out – scammers spotted with a free CBD trial from the Better Business Bureau

Since cannabis grew in popularity and global importance, the demand for CBD-infused products has grown astronomically. With such a surge in demand, some people purposely look for “free” products in order to test new samples or use products they like without paying for them.

While there is nothing wrong with looking for free samples, cannabis enthusiasts have been warned to be careful about the types of free samples they are using. These CBD-free trials are now viewed as a “scam” costing hundreds of dollars to consumers and users.

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) ​​warnings

BBB has warned its consumers to heed CBD studies that result in customers receiving outrageous bills. Companies selling CBD infused products use this scam method to offer free products to their customers, but is it really free?

No, it’s not free !! The customer is billed for a monthly subscription of $ 80 to $ 100. BBB claims that it has received many reports of this scam through Scam Tracker. Since consumers have already used the free trials, they get stuck with no choice but to pay the fees.

Consumers only discover this scam three weeks after they have already signed up for the subscription and pay $ 99. Companies won’t reimburse consumers even if they say consumers have up to 14 days to withdraw.

When consumers call the companies to complain about such strict rules, they don’t get positive results as there is no precise description on their website. BBB’s warning is to prevent subsequent sad stories of the CBD company rip off and it is timely advice.

Fraud details

Better Business Bureau claims that the products touted as “free samples” are sometimes tempting because they are “celebrity recommended”. However, there have been various reports of CBD companies using celebrity names without their consent.

It is easy for some CBD enthusiasts to fall for products packed with their favorite stars or influencers. Of course, one can often assume that these celebrities have subjected the products to due diligence and certified them as fit for purpose. But how can a consumer verify that a celebrity is really endorsing a product? Which celebrity image is being ripped off for profit reasons?

In 2020, Clint Eastwood filed lawsuits against 20 cannabis companies for using his image with “fabricated” quotes. In November of that year, a spokesman for Sir David Attenborough stated that he was not involved in any products bearing his name or in any company that advertised products by his name.

BBB also makes special mention of the reports offering products endorsed by famous people like Joel Osteen and Joyce Meyer. However, it remains unclear whether they fully support the companies that claim to be affiliated with them.

Report to BBB

At the time of its press release with the warning, BBB had received reports from disgruntled consumers. These consumers said they were often scammed by social media advertisements or online searches offering free CBD oil samples.

As long as the consumer pays the basic shipping costs, the company promises a unique experience. So consumers are about to go out and pay the small dollars with their credit cards. The scammers then respond with a higher monthly subscription fee in the range of $ 100.

So why don’t they quit?

This is easier to imagine than in reality, as consumers report that they are often given numerous excuses as to why they cannot cancel the subscription. The company’s apologies could range from computer system failure to missed cancellations or even issues with issuing refunds. In many cases the fees will continue to pile up even though the consumer cancels the order.

Consumers have said that despite their best efforts, the companies are NOT refunding the funds. This total disregard for proper corporate behavior makes the entire process a fraudulent scheme and all CBD users should be careful how they interact with such companies.

Some consumers also fall into such traps if they fail to read the registration forms and check all the details on the website before entering their card details. There are worse cases of people having their cards completely wiped from every fund before realizing what had happened.

All consumers must take the cancellation policy of these online companies seriously. Do you have any workable cancellation policy? Are you interested in being held accountable by the registered and regulated banks?

Before you get carried away with the urge to try a free sample of your credit card details on an unsafe website, think about the risks involved and refrain from such actions.

BBB issued the warning, and now it is up to cannabis users to get wise enough to distinguish between fraudulent websites and the real ones. If a free sample offer feels too good to be true, it probably isn’t true.

Bottom line

When people hear the term “free” next to a product they want, they sometimes find it easier to try it out before doing due diligence. But with BBB’s warning, it is obvious that all CBD enthusiasts need to be careful about how they attempt to use free samples.

Most of the companies that offer such free samples, but with no guaranteed money, are scam companies that exploit CBD lovers. They know that many people love CBD oil and are dying to try it out and use it to their advantage.

In addition to their stern warning, BBB has suggested that consumers do a thorough research on a company first before signing up for free samples. Consumers need to understand the terms of the free samples and the end of the trial.

After all, the fact that your favorite star’s face is attached to a product photo doesn’t mean it’s certified or good enough for you. Remain skeptical of all brands and recommendations from famous people until you confirm the authenticity of the product. Free samples don’t always mean a safe buying process.

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