If it\u2019s too good to be true, it probably is \u2014 as is the case with this scam.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe company profits by using your credit card information to make monthly \u201csubscription\u201d charges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They also profit by sending you shockingly poor-quality CBD products. You essentially pay $30\u2013$90 for a bottle containing 20 inactive gummies \u2014 or worse\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You\u2019re going to continue receiving charges on your credit card in perpetuity until you can either get through to the customer service team (unlikely) or cancel your card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This site also collects your email, phone, and address. While I haven\u2019t been able to confirm, it\u2019s very likely they\u2019ll either use this information to solicit more scams in the future or sell this information to someone else who will.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to Spot a CBD Scam<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
There are a few hallmark signs of a CBD scam you should be aware of. Let\u2019s cover each briefly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Aggressive Calls To Action<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Almost every CBD scam we\u2019ve identified uses aggressive calls to action. On the homepage of Green Lobster CBD, you\u2019ll find various flashing buttons that say stuff like \u201cRush My Order Now!\u201d with a timer counting down the number of minutes you have to place the order before the product runs out of stock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tip: if you run out of time, just hit the refresh button\u2026 the timer (obviously) isn’t real.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Somewhat hilariously, Green Lobster CBD even put a call to action in the Crunchbase profile they set up for themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/dailycbd.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/05\/green-lobster-cb.png\")
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Social media does more than offer companies a way to reach more customers. It\u2019s also an excellent way for customers to vet the company itself. This is because it takes a lot of time and effort to build and maintain a following on social media. You need to create new content regularly and offer legitimate value to your users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One of the common themes with this particular brand of scam is that whoever is behind it is exceptionally lazy. We’ve seen the same sales copy reused dozens of times word for word on different websites. The only difference is the packaging of the product itself. These sites are full of typos, awkward-sounding sentences, and false information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is something I\u2019ve seen on other scam websites as well. I think the idea is that knowing it\u2019s a scam, the owner doesn\u2019t want to put too much time and effort into building the brand because it could be shut down at any moment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
With this level of sloppiness, it\u2019s unlikely these companies are going to spend any effort on social media \u2014 and if they did, it wouldn\u2019t be enough effort to grow any sort of a following.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I always check the social handles of the companies I\u2019m going to test out or review. When I went to visit Green Lobster, I found the links to their social media profiles are actually just an image without any link. They aren\u2019t on any social media channels whatsoever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. Exaggerated Health Claims<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s illegal to make health claims about any supplement without certifiable evidence in the form of phase III clinical trials. This is true for all companies, even registered pharmaceutical companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
No CBD manufacturer can claim their products can cure any diseases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you find a CBD company making these claims, this should be a red flag. Only unethical or scam companies will do this because they\u2019re already going to get shut down if they\u2019re found out. They aren\u2019t worried about breaking the rules put in place by the FDA because they\u2019re already breaking other, more severe laws \u2014 such as fraud. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. Nobody Answers the Phone or Email<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
If you’re not sure about a company \u2014 reach out to their customer service team. You should be able to get in contact with a human over the phone or by email within a few minutes. If you’re forced through endless phone menu loops or receive nothing but automated emails \u2014 it’s a pretty good sign you’re looking at a scam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Even if it isn\u2019t a scam, do you really want to order from a company that\u2019s going to ignore your complaints? What happens if your order is damaged or doesn\u2019t arrive? You\u2019re going to want a responsive and helpful customer service team no matter what.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What To Do if You\u2019ve Been Scammed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The first thing you should do if you get scammed is to take a deep breath and forgive yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This isn\u2019t your fault.<\/strong> Thousands of people fall for these scams every month. It doesn’t make you dumb or naive; it just means you made a mistake.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe next step is to first attempt to get in touch with the Green Lobster team (or other CBD scam). You should always at least attempt to solve this with the company before escalating the situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Send the company an email stating your intentions to issue what\u2019s called a fraud chargeback<\/em> with your credit card. State in the email that if you don\u2019t receive confirmation that your subscription has been canceled and that there will be no further charges, you\u2019ll order the chargeback and submit the company and website to the Attorney General for further action.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIf they respond and cancel the subscription, keep a close eye on your credit card statements for strange charges and consider ordering a new card just to be safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If the company doesn\u2019t answer, refuses, or attempts to make one more charge on your card for any reason, follow through with the above. You can call your credit card company and ask for a fraud chargeback to get your money back. Most of the major credit cards will do this without hesitation, but some will take a few days or weeks to investigate the matter further.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In very rare cases, your credit card company won\u2019t issue a chargeback. Cancel your card and get a new one delivered to stop the charges from occurring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/dailycbd.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/05\/green-lobster-neon-gummies-1.png\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nFinal Verdict: Avoid This Company Like the Plague<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Green Lobster CBD is a scam.<\/strong> There\u2019s no sign of their company on any corporate register, including the register in the listed home state of Maine.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThis scam follows the same process and template as many other scams in the CBD space we\u2019ve come across. Everything except the product imagery itself is a direct copy from other scams in this network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Never enter your credit card information on this website. If you’ve already fallen victim, attempt to cancel your subscription immediately before reaching out to your credit card company to request a fraud chargeback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You should always take a few moments to vet a company you\u2019ve never bought from before. Check their social media profiles, attempt to contact customer service, read past reviews, and examine the website itself. There shouldn\u2019t be any blatant medical claims, and nothing should be \u201ctoo good to be true.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019ve been scammed, or know someone who\u2019s been scammed, send us an email to hi@dailycbd.cc<\/a> so we can get the word out and help others from falling victim too.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Read this before you buy from Green Lobster CBD! Learn why this company is a complete scam and what to do if you\u2019ve already submitted your credit card information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":29015,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","crb_product_category":[31],"yoast_head":"\n
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