Football season is here, and that means many people will be on the hunt for new gear, autographed collectibles or other types of memorabilia to show support of their favorite teams.
BBB is warning avid fans to be careful — as scammers are “in the game,” too. In fact, last week, this post was shared by an Alabama resident on BBB’s Scam Tracker site:
Online Purchase – nfljerseyfanatic.com / Fanatics impostor
“Website appeared in the Facebook app for NFL jerseys on the Fanatics website for a discount through Labor Day. After placing the order, you are given a message that a confirmation will come in an email. After not receiving an email and calling Fanatics customer service, I learned that the site was a known scam and was instructed to notify my bank.” Dollars Lost: $131.98
Online shopping scams remain the most reported type of issue on our Scam Tracker site, so it’s important to be careful and do your research before purchasing an item, especially high-demand and expensive items like authentic jerseys, game-used gear and autographed collectibles.