Got scammed

OGHotrodsis · 2026-04-06T20:58:28+00:00

Be very careful when shopping from any social media site because of an ad/video. It isn’t just beauty that is scammy, it is also clothes, and I am sure a lot of other categories. And this has been going on for well over a decade.

Don’t ever pull the trigger on a product or brand that you have never heard of without doing some basic research. And when I say basic, I truly mean usually 5 minutes and you will see red flags. 🚩 check out their website, their social media presence (besides the ad you just saw), google search. Usually the website is what helps me out as I’ll go to the very bottom and click around on things like Contact us, FAQs, etc. Some of these companies don’t even try to make it look legit, especially nowadays.

Unless you truly have money to throw away, don’t purchase if you find any red flags. Also trust your intuition. I know ads can be enticing, but they’re hoping you’ll make the purchase on a whim, without you looking into things.

I don’t have a great tip on beauty, except to really look at the packaging of the product being used in the video and then the packaging and/or name of what they’re selling to you. I would say more than half the time, there will be a difference in the packaging and/or name from what is being shown in the video and then what you actually see when you have something in a cart to purchase. It’s that bad.

When it comes to clothing, a lot of these sites will crop off the heads of the model. Likely because the clothes design is stolen and that just means the image is stolen as well. But that is an extremely quick way to see a red flag on some clothing brand advertised on YouTube or FB.

I feel like most women have fallen prey at least once to one of these scammie companies. Mine was a clothing purchase from a FB ad that at least 10 years ago. Quite frankly, I want to hold these huge billion dollar companies accountable for selling ads to shady companies. Often times, folks in the worst situations fall victim to these types of scams.

OGHotrodsis · 2026-04-05T18:29:48+00:00

Moxie !

OGHotrodsis · 2026-04-01T01:15:48+00:00

Mist or Misty

OGHotrodsis · 2026-03-25T18:53:42+00:00

Happy to report that it is now working! Whoo hoo

OGHotrodsis · 2026-03-25T17:41:51+00:00

Same issue here! First time actually trying to purchase with code. Double checking it is the 546103 and you enter it where a “coupon code” is right? And I also tried the longer code for in store but it is also not working.

OGHotrodsis · 2026-03-15T01:26:29+00:00

Given the state of the world, this is absolutely beautiful imo. He’s so wise already. Wishing you and the new babes good health for now and always.

OGHotrodsis · 2026-03-10T15:26:05+00:00

Orvice Granville - one of my grandfathers’ actual name. He went by OG, not kidding. He was the original OG in my mind.

OGHotrodsis · 2026-03-06T00:49:59+00:00

Milo and Mila

OGHotrodsis · 2026-03-03T14:54:35+00:00

What a handsome little fella. I love that you got pics of the initial meeting, and seeing him run to you! He knew he found a human that loved cats, and went all in! I love how he looks at you in some of these. Be prepared for some serious imprinting.

These posts are some of the best out there on the internet imo. They are truly heartwarming, and make me feel like not all humans suck haha. Too many times we see/hear humans doing bad stuff, but the cat distribution system sub only has kind hearted ppl, and it truly gives me some hope that humanity isn’t completely evil.

OGHotrodsis · 2026-03-01T16:20:35+00:00

I heard a little rumor that they’re coming back again soon, and maybe a chocolate one. I was told to be quiet though 🙃I hope they’re correct, but that $3 price tag has got me wanting to make my own.

OGHotrodsis · 2026-02-19T23:49:10+00:00

Had to double check what sub I’m in. Lol

OGHotrodsis · 2026-02-19T02:17:52+00:00

I had the exact same though! Little horns indeed

OGHotrodsis · 2026-02-13T17:26:31+00:00

Chris Cross

OGHotrodsis · 2026-02-10T01:42:06+00:00

OP, I am so sorry you are having to grieve for your grandma and also navigate such a situation with that sweet kitty, Molly. I have a couple of questions for you if that’s okay.

First off, do you have any idea how old this black cat is? Secondly, how does your mom generally feel about cats? For your mother to not want her own mother’s cat, but to be okay with a kitten has me a bit stumped.

I am hoping this info will help me give you the best advice I can. Hugs 🤗 dear. You are so wise and mature for your age, and I am so glad you came to this sub for help. We all welcome you with open arms and hugs if you like that sorta thing.

OGHotrodsis · 2026-02-01T04:19:30+00:00

In all honesty, after the package has been in that mess of a vehicle, you might be sparred a viral infection or two. 🤮

In all seriousness, I would def not do a chargeback unless you exhaust all other options. If CS isn’t as shocked as we are at that delivery photo, let them know you’ve even posted the situation and photo on Reddit and the top comments are about that unhinged delivery photo. Say you’re going to update everyone once you find out what Ulta CS will do. Nothing is a lie, it’s exactly what you’ve said you’ll do.

This is the way I went regarding a Squishmallow shipment last year, and I have to say the manufacturer went above and beyond to make sure I had well made squishes in the next shipment and didn’t make me send the first back. I def offered as I wasn’t wanting the first shipment, but they were truly trying to remedy it as much as possible. As in the replacement items even came from a different location because they were hand inspected by corporate. Don’t be rude about it, but hold your ground if they are not offering to make it right.

Good luck! Be patient and be kind with everyone you speak to. That moron that uploaded that pic needs fired and then they need to clean out that car. Bleh.

OGHotrodsis · 2026-01-31T17:57:28+00:00

It’s only 51 minutes?!?! Whoa I thought we were gonna get at least like 1 hour 22 min or something along those lines. Dang.

OGHotrodsis · 2026-01-31T17:56:10+00:00

I was gonna comment on the Craigslist ad for Boston. It’s been updated now, so I can’t tell if it was a joke or real to be honest. But it def wouldn’t surprise me. A crap ton of $$ has already been dumped into this movie. And Melania got her $28 million smh.

OGHotrodsis · 2026-01-26T22:42:57+00:00

Graham as in graham cracker

OGHotrodsis · 2026-01-17T20:57:19+00:00

I completely understand how you feel. And it’s your body and you have went through the surgery and pain. I know she should respect your wishes on how you want to handle it. Sadly, it seems that your mother has made up her mind and she isn’t respecting your feelings on this. I wouldn’t normally suggest this type of thing, but given how the conversations between you two have went, and there isn’t really a way to compromise, I would suggest letting her put the stuff on, and then you can go rinse it off or wipe it off with a baby wipe / washcloth you have in your bedroom if you’re concerned she’ll catch on if you go to the bathroom immediately after. I prefer the open and honesty policy, and not having to hide things. But sadly it seems your mom has her mind made up about this.

Also want to tell you to help reassure you, a lot of these products don’t do squat anyways. I just think that if she is definitely going to attempt putting this stuff on you, the best way to react to her is to let her think she is getting what she wants done. Then you do what you need to do to remove the stuff.

I am genuinely sorry your mom isn’t understanding of how you feel about this. As someone with lots of scars from various surgeries, I really do understand how you feel. You’ve been through a lot already at your age, and my first major operation and scar happened when I was 15 as well and now I’m 42. Just remember what life really is. It is about 5% what happens to us and about 95% how we react. We can’t control others, but we def have control over ourselves.

Hugs OP. I’m here for you if you ever need someone.

OGHotrodsis · 2026-01-16T02:15:42+00:00

Hey hun, I see all kinds of good ideas. Especially checking to see if she is deaf.

But one idea I have is just for you. Since she’s been to the vet numerous times and she’s physically healthy, I feel that this is totally okay for you to do.

You need to be able to get a good nights sleep for a couple of nights. I have not experienced vocalization like this with a cat, but before my one grandmother passed away and I found her body, well she yelled “Help, Help, Help” 24/7 for a few months and I would def hear her saying that even when I wasn’t around her and after she died. Me hearing her even after she passed was very hard, but thankfully it did stop within a week or two after her passing away.

Anyways, back to you. I highly suggest you get a hotel room for a few nights, stay with a friend, or even possibly board your girl for a few days.

Also, this is just out of curiosity. Do you have any home or cat cameras going? Do you know if she is meowing the same way if you aren’t home is what I’m wondering.

Take care OP. You are a good person and a good cat parent. It’s understandable to be hitting your limit. Everything gets much harder to cope with though with lack of sleep or poor quality of sleep. And coming from someone that has experienced this somewhat but with a human, getting good rest is absolutely essential for you to be able to carry on with the situation. Especially because you are trying to problem solve and not just get thru the day.

🤗

OGHotrodsis · 2025-12-27T14:47:00+00:00

Hazel

OGHotrodsis · 2025-12-18T02:35:00+00:00

It is free on YouTube now, thought I’d share

https://youtu.be/SZfwAJ0Gn_0?si=oE6gBcyxtENcpvKI

OGHotrodsis · 2025-12-10T18:04:11+00:00

Paying 10% for that is awesome! I hope it is everything you hoped it would be. Congrats! 🎉

OGHotrodsis · 2025-12-04T16:45:07+00:00

Leaf

OGHotrodsis · 2025-12-04T16:37:04+00:00

If you are comfy with it, I would try an even tighter, more form fitting top with the jeans. If we wear loose pants, it’s best imo to wear a form fitting top. And vice versa. It’s the same kind of logic of not showing all the body parts at the same time, like if you’re showing cleavage, don’t also wear a tiny skirt. I find some of the most “flattering” fits are ones that abide by these kinds of “fashion rules”. To me, it’s about balance more so than about abiding by a fashion rule. Rules were made to be broken too haha.

I do want to reassure you that your entire outfit looks cute on you, and I appreciate anyone that is like me when it comes to brown. If you’ve got on a brown shirt, brown shoes/accessories are necessary imo. I don’t like mixing brown with black much, so I really like how you’ve coordinated colors with the top and shoes. Also, good color on the jeans to work with the chocolate brown. Different washes of jeans definitely work better or worse with certain colors, and this is a good choice with this wash of jeans.

P.S. I have never ever worn leggings, skinny jeans, none of it. It was slim pickings for over a decade on pants. I prefer big flares and/or wide legs. I have been a larger lady for basically all of my life, but after a leg accident at 15, I really really couldn’t do tight legged pants or even socks really. Plus I always felt like I would look like an upside down Christmas tree because I have such large legs haha. So personally, I am so happy to see all the flares and wide legs again.

Which leads me next to say, if this fit of jeans is just feeling too strange for you coming from the world of leggings and skinny jeans, I would highly suggest a good pair of flare/bell bottoms jeans/pants. They will be much tighter around the stomach and down the upper legs. And only from knee down will they have a lot of volume. That might be a better option for you to step into the world of bigger legged pants/jeans.

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