Deceiving going-out-of-business sales
The pandemic is causing many retailers to shut down, and this often means "going-out-of-business" sales for shoppers. Before you jump on any online deals, make sure you aren't falling for a scam. The Better Business Bureau is seeing an increase in complaints about online "going-out-of-business" sales on Scam Tracker. One woman reported ordering hundreds of dollars in designer clothing from a New York-based store, only to receive low-quality items shipped from overseas.