Almost got caught again via Facebook

Zshopgirl · ‎11-17-2020

This site was advertised on Facebook for 50% off tennis shoes. It looks like it's affiliated with QVC. But I think it is not. I've bought things through Facebook links and when the product arrives, it's garbage.

Imaoldhippie · ‎06-10-2015

Almost all of the ads on FB are a scam.

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shoptilyadropagain · ‎03-19-2014

Around Christmas I saw several ads on Facebook for Coach and other purse brands making them sound like they were associated with the Q.

I have received gifts from people that bought items thru a FB ad. These were not claiming to be associated with QVC though. I really like the items I received.

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Susan-QVC · ‎06-14-2015

@Zshopgirl wrote:

This site was advertised on Facebook for 50% off tennis shoes. It looks like it's affiliated with QVC. But I think it is not. I've bought things through Facebook links and when the product arrives, it's garbage.

Good Catch @Zshopgirl I will report the link and remove to avoid any confusion.

Thank you,

Susan

mimomof4 · ‎03-08-2018

If an ad comes up for me that looks interesting I google that company instead of using the FB link. This allows me to look into reviews to determine if the company is real or a scam. I never purchase directly from a link in FB.

Icegoddess · ‎03-19-2010

I do the same thing @mimomof4 does. The only ads I see now are the Sponsored ads that show up in the feed and those tend to be more reliable. The ones that show up in the corner I would never click on. Luckily, I don't even see those since I have an app to hide that stuff.

cindyNC · ‎08-01-2019

I never purchase anything thru FB. Once I went to a website and it was actually a legitmate grocery store coupon for a new yogurt or hummus brand. I always think of those advertisements as coming from companies who can't afford to advertise in a more legitimate/main stream way.

chrystaltree · ‎05-10-2010

Why woukd anyone purchase something through Facebook?

sunshine45 · ‎03-09-2010

@chrystaltree wrote:
Why woukd anyone purchase something through Facebook?

because plenty of legitimate sites advertise and sell via facebook links, including legitimate links that lead to QVC.

there is also a legitimate huge marketplace and selling groups on facebook for sales.....local and those that will ship items.

i sell items via facebook frequently AND i have purchased items via facebook and in facebook groups.

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