Sari-Sari Store Owner Expresses Frustration After Being Scammed Just Three Days Into Business
A sari-sari store owner in San Carlos, Pangasinan, is feeling disheartened after falling victim to a scam involving a consignment offer.
Recently, Sean Lomibao-Amoguis, a Facebook user, shared her upsetting experience after being scammed by unidentified individuals. The post quickly went viral and garnered various reactions from the netizens.
Sean explained that her store, which has only been open for three days, was targeted by individuals claiming to represent CSi Dagupan. These scammers offered a consignment deal that promised various perks, including free mirrors, signage, and a solar-powered chiller.
To receive these benefits, Amoguis was told she needed to purchase products such as Gillette items and Eveready batteries. The scammers promised to return the next day at 10 a.m. to deliver additional products, including rice and other items he had ordered.
However, after sending the payment, Lomibao-Amoguis began to have doubts about the legitimacy of the offer. Her fears were confirmed when the promised delivery did not arrive.
In total, the sari-sari store owner lost P5,820 which was a huge amount for someone just starting out in business. Her post has garnered widespread attention, emphasizing the challenges faced by small business owners and the impact of such scams on their financial stability.
It serves as a reminder to verify the credibility of business deals and to report suspicious activities to prevent others from falling into the same trap.
Here is the full post:
“Hello po mga kasari I’m from San Carlos Pangasinan at feeling ko po ay na-scam ngayon ngayon lang. Sila ay nagpakilala na from CSi Dagupan sila at inalok ako for consignment pero before yan need ko magpurchase ng products ng Gillette at ever ready na battery para makakuha ako ng free salamin at signage kasama na din ang chiller na solar kuno sabi sakin bukas babalik sila ng 10 am para ideliver yung mga order kong bigas at iba pa. Bigla akong kinutuban nung naisend ko ang pera. 3 days pa lang yung store ko pero na-scam ako ng 5820 sa dahilan na gusto ko lamang kumita.”
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The social media users expressed their reactions to the post:
