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Scam Description: Veteran-Owned Charity-Based Pre-Order Scam In early November 2025, a newly created online business began promoting itself heavily on social media as a veteran-owned company. A central part of its marketing was the claim that 10% of all sales would be donated to the Wounded Warrior Project, which helped build trust and urgency among potential customers. Before the company’s announced “official launch,” the owner offered limited-time pre-order deals, including discounted pricing and promises of free samples or bonus items for customers who placed orders before a specific cutoff date. These offers were presented as exclusive early-supporter rewards and were widely promoted to encourage quick purchases. Customers placed orders beginning around November 6, 2025. Payments were accepted, and order confirmations were issued. However, after the pre-order period ended, no products were shipped, and no meaningful updates were provided to customers. As of December 31, 2025: Over 100 orders remain unfulfilled The company has provided no shipping confirmations, timelines, or explanations Social media accounts associated with the business have gone inactive Customer support emails now bounce back as undeliverable There is no working method of contact (no responses via email, social media, or other listed channels) Customers are unable to obtain either their products or refunds The combination of: Charity-based marketing Veteran-owned branding Time-limited “pre-launch” incentives Acceptance of payments followed by complete loss of communication strongly suggests this operation was designed to collect money without fulfilling orders. Warning Signs for Others: Heavy use of charity or veteran status to establish trust Pressure to order before an “official launch” Promises of free items tied to early payment No verifiable business address or customer service infrastructure Sudden disappearance of social media accounts Bounced emails and no response after payment is collected Anyone encountering a business using similar tactics should proceed with extreme caution, verify charity partnerships independently, and avoid pre-orders without strong consumer protections.