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Sleep on it….i would rather not

jlkz — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 17:07:34 GMT

Months ago I saw so many " stories " aka ads for silk pillowcase benefits. In the last few days they have started up again on many different websites.

Decided to try them. First ordering becomes more complicated and " timed " before the benefit can be thought through. Easy step leads to yet another timed offer ( 2 minutes or less ) and this continues.

Red Flag: they do not show you your order to edit if there's a mistake ( my order had things I did not order ) or to actually place.

Called their number but with time zones, office hadn't opened yet. Received a call from a call center....they didn't have the order in front of them. I just cancelled the whole order.

Meanwhile I had sent a detailed email to support and while I was talking to the call center person found they had sent several emails, each cancelling one line of the multi line order.

The first red flag I mentally questioned the math but continued on thinking it would be resolved on the final order tally was their lead in special of the day. 55% off 3 and one free with free shipping. Very misleading: each was charged so there really wasn't one free.

So, buyer beware. If this saves a poster some time, effort, money, it was worth the aggravation. I am going back to the website where this " offer " appeared and let them

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Kachina624 — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 17:38:44 GMT

@jlkz. I wouldn't waste any more time on what is obviously a scam. Contact your CC company and have them cancel the transaction.

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jlkz — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 17:55:54 GMT

@Kachina624

They had already done a line item by line item cancellation and notified me in an email for each line item.

This was all done before I posted.

Whenever I see a countdown clock from now on, I will just delete whatever I thought I needed or wanted.

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Icegoddess — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 18:05:38 GMT

I wouldn't trust the E-mail. If they got your CC information, I would certainly check and keep close tabs on that CC.

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Kachina624 — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 18:18:29 GMT

@Icegoddess. I was thinking the same thing. I've never experienced that sort of arrangement when placing any order. Sounds like a boiler room operation.

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shoesnbags — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 18:22:42 GMT

@jlkz @That countdown clock just screams scam to me. I'd keep an eye on whichever account you used to place the order. Even though you cancelled that order, they still have your account number.

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kitcat51 — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 19:32:16 GMT

Don't watch that credit card account, cancel it & have a new card sent, ask if overnight shipping is available...my bank overnights a card for free.

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jlkz — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 19:36:36 GMT

@shoesnbags @Icegoddess

I go over my credit card with a fine tooth comb and match every charge to a receipt, credit due, or invoice.

Not getting an opportunity to correct an item as well as approve the final charges is another major red flag for me.

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Tori3569 — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 21:59:18 GMT

Did you see these ads on social media? That what it sounds like, especially when you see similar frequently. If that's the case, many of those ads are scams or very low quality items.

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San Antonio Gal — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 23:53:33 GMT

You don't have to cancel the card @jlkz - just lock it temporarily.

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FancyPhillyshopper — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 06:12:29 GMT

I never order anything from random pop-up ads, or answer unknown phone numbers. What do you mean by "different" websites? You should only shop with established vendors.

We, the consumers, are responsible to be savvy about potential scams.

There are many criminals out there--no need for us to make it easy.

Actually, I have some silk pillowcases and they are wonderful, but a bit thin, and could wear out quickly.

You can buy high thread count cotton pillow cases with a similar feeling.

I hope all turns out okay with your credit card.

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CalminHeart — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 11:41:44 GMT

Silk pillowcases have gone in and out of style many times. I remember trying and hating them back in the early 70s.

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jlkz — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 12:35:43 GMT

@FancyPhillyshopper

Website wasn't a vendor, it was Words with Friends that always has several short video ads that can be used to view for free additional moves to complete a challenge. This particular ad had been on months back rather frequently and it began another cycle.

A previous vendor featured on the ads was great to work with: had excellent customer service, no timing clocks and the opportunity to verify my order. Prompt response for any ? Or issue.

The only draw for me with the pillowcase was the temperature control. So, I will find another resource for that.