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This is a new type of scam. I have found four companies now using this technique. Home Depot, walmart, Lowes, Dollar General are having an outside person(s) say there are hidden costs inside the store despite the price it says on the tag. they will list the item (lets say a barbecue) and say the cost is $294 but the hidden cost is $30 or less and run into the store before they are sold out. And if you want to know more hidden deals to subscribe to their channel on Discord or request to join their Facebook page. All of these transactions can be found using the company app on your phone and a person will show you what the item ended up costing by showing the receipt. I have been following these people for months now and I spent hours trying to track down these hidden sales. with dollar general they call it penny sales where an item is supposedly on sale for a penny but the tag will show the regular price. This is bate and switch in its purest form. It draws people in thinking they are going to get this great deal but there is not deal. all items are still at their regular price but now we have driven to the store, spend money, and then leave thinking we need to get in there sooner. dollar general actually removes their penny items the night before. i have been told by dollar general employees this very thing. i have never found a sale as provided by these supposed scammers.

Dollars Lost

$0.01

Targeted Person's Location

WA, USA- 99320

Scammer Information
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Benton City, WA- 99320

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Unknown Email

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Unknown Phone Number

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Uses Discord or Facebook

Scam Type

Retail Business

Business name

Discord / Facebook Ad

Date Reported

June 11, 2025

Scam ID

999458


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