Vellatic.com is offering a Clearance Sale on Rylee and Cru children’s clothing. The sponsored posts and Ads claims it’s an end of season sale. This may catch your eyes, but the deal is 100% scam.
Here’s what you need to know about Vellatic.com, our findings, and steps to take if you’re affected by the scam.
What is the Vellatic.com Scam?
Vellatic.com is an online shopping scam impersonating ‘Rylee and Cru’; A children’s line founded by illustrator Kelli Murray. The scam online store runs multiple Ads on Facebook and Instagram using catchy words. Phrases like; Our end of season SALE starts today, Grab these styles and more at an EXTRA 30% off for a limited time! e.t.c
Lovers of Rylee and Cru are deceived with a website resembling ryleeandcru.com (the official site). Once orders are placed, they do not receive anything; no confirmation email, tracking info or package. In some instances, they get unauthorized charges on credit cards used on the store.
Spot The Red Flags on Vellatic.com;
Manipulated Website Design
When you click on Vellatic.com Ads it takes you to a specially created page for ‘Rylee and Cru Sale’, but when you visit the site directly, it’s a different website design that doesn’t have anything like Rylee and Cru written anywhere. This is quite common with scam online stores.
Recently Created
Who.is (a website checker tool) show Vellatic.com was launched on October 2024 by an anonymous person who kept his information redacted for privacy. Moreso, it is registered under hidden identities, from places like India —a country thriving in scam industry.
Might Shut Down Anytime Soon
The website would expire in October 2025. This indicates it was created for a short term plan. Reputable websites typically register domains for multiple years, indicating stability and a commitment to their business.
No Active Customer Support
The website has just one means of contact – [email protected]. Interestingly, emails sent to the address were not replied.
Not Affiliated With Rylee and Cru
From the registration details to the email address provided, none reflects the Rylee and Cru brand.
Copied Content
The content on the website are generic. The About Us, Terms of Service and Privacy Policy have been copied. Legitimate business always source and provide their own legal pages in order to protect both the business and customers right.
What To Do If You Got Scammed
Cancel your credit card
Immediately call your financial provider and cancel your credit card. By so doing, the credit card details you used for your transaction would become null and wouldn’t be charged in the future by the store.
Request for a new card
After the old credit card has been cancelled, ask for a new card, it doesn’t cost much to get one.Your credit card issuer will issue you a new one with different numbers.
Report the Fraud To Relevant Authorities
Report the scam to relevant authorities and organizations. This includes:
- Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3): If you are in the United States, you can file a complaint with the IC3 at https://www.ic3.gov/.
- Your Local Consumer Protection Agency: Contact your local consumer protection agency or the equivalent regulatory body in your country.
- Better Business Bureau (BBB): File a complaint with the BBB if the online store is based in the United States.
How To Spot Fake Clearance Sales
Check the Company’s Social Media Accounts & Official Websites
The first step you should take is finding out if the giveaway has been posted on the company’s social media accounts. If it hasn’t, the giveaway is likely a scam.
Check For Grammatical and Spelling Mistakes
Scan the clearance post. Do you notice bad grammar, missing words, or spelling mistakes? These are red flags for a scam. Any company can make a minor mistake when typing out a win notification. However, multiple or glaring errors are a bad sign.
Check Website Registration Age
How old is the website? The domain age of a website tells a lot about a store’s legitimacy or transparency. Websites below 6 months old are often considered unsafe. You can find out a website’s age by checking on Who.is ( a free domain checker tool)
Find Out If The Website Used Has SSL Encryption
find out if the website is secured with SSL encryption. (https and padlock symbols). If the padlock symbol doesn’t appear near the website’s URL, then it means your personal and financial information is at risk at the store.
Search for Reviews Online
Are there reviews or posts about the clearance sale online? It’s common for various news outlet to carry information about legit discount sales. By searching for reviews online you could also come across warning posts or complaints.
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