At Weed Supermarket, we prioritize the safety of our customers, ensuring that they receive legitimate, high-quality products. Sadly, there are still scammers in the cannabis space, looking to take advantage of unsuspecting customers. One of our valued customers, David, recently approached us after falling victim to a scam by a company claiming to sell cannabis oil vapes. This blog post aims to shed light on this scam, raise awareness, and share some key advice on how to avoid being defrauded by similar fraudulent operations.
David’s Experience: A Common Scam
David recently ordered cannabis oil vapes from a site called 420Cannabis.uk. Despite checking our scammer list and not seeing this site listed, he went ahead with the purchase. Unfortunately, he soon discovered it was a complete scam.
After completing his payment, he received an email from [email protected], stating that his order didn’t meet their minimum purchase requirement of £150. The email suggested he increase his order to qualify for shipping and offered an enticing 20% discount on orders over £200. The scam was cleverly disguised with polite customer service language, emphasizing discounts and fast delivery.
In an effort to meet the supposed minimum order, David made additional payments, including purchasing a £100 Amazon gift card, which he sent to the scammers. Unfortunately, despite his payment and patience, David never received the cannabis vapes he ordered.
How This Scam Operates
This scam followed a classic pattern:
- Fake Website: Scammers create a professional-looking website to lure buyers in with what appear to be legitimate products. In David’s case, the site offered cannabis oil vapes.
- Payment Request: Once the buyer pays, they are hit with an additional, unexpected charge. Scammers often make excuses about minimum order amounts or claim there’s an issue with shipping fees to extract more money.
- Delays and Further Payments: Scammers attempt to prolong the interaction, often requesting additional payments under various pretenses—discounts, faster shipping, or resolving supposed issues with the payment.
- Disappearance: Once the scammers receive payment, communication breaks down, and the victim is left with no product and no way to recover the money.
Protecting Yourself From Scams
Cannabis scams like the one David encountered are becoming more sophisticated, but there are ways to protect yourself:
- Check for Legitimate Contact Information: Always verify the company’s contact details. Does the website list a valid UK business address? Does it provide customer service phone numbers or email addresses that seem legitimate?
- Start Small: At Weed Supermarket, we allow customers to place small test orders starting at just £15. This lets customers try out our service before committing to larger purchases.
- Be Wary of Additional Fees: Legitimate companies will never ask for additional money after an order has been placed. At Weed Supermarket, we offer free delivery and will never ask for hidden fees or extra charges post-purchase.
- Research the Company: If you come across a new site, take some time to look for online reviews, check scam lists (such as the one we maintain), and visit forums where other customers may have shared their experiences.
Weed Supermarket: A Safe Place to Buy Cannabis Products
At Weed Supermarket, we strive to offer a trustworthy, reliable experience for all our customers. We will never demand additional fees after you’ve placed an order, and we’re transparent about our prices from the start. Unlike scam websites, we offer free delivery on all orders and small, testable products, so you can feel safe ordering from us.
We’re grateful to David for sharing his story, and we encourage all our customers to remain vigilant. If you’ve encountered a suspicious site or believe you’ve been scammed, don’t hesitate to reach out to us, and we’ll add the site to our scam list to protect others.
