Are you planning to buy Air Jordan 4 Retro collection from Petal Driven after coming across its low prices on sneakers? Beware! It’s not a legit online store. Petal Driven is currently running sponsored Ads on Jordan4s online but the offer is a disguised scam. Here’s what you should know;
Is Petal Driven Shoes Legit?
Fake Business Address
Petaldrlven.com has listed its address as 2637 NW 20th Street Miami, Florida 33142 but that is the address of another online business ‘petaldriven.com’ which deals in flowers. Petaldriven.com and Petal Driven (petaldrlven.com) are not owned by the same person(s).
Recently launched Website
According to who.is (a website domain checker) ‘petaldrlven.com was registered in June 2024. This means it hasn’t been operating for long, and as such lacks reputation.
Unrealistic Prices
The low prices on Air Jordan 4s are too good to be true. The discount margin is too much to be legit. We’re talking $159.99 for the Air Jordan 4 Retro OG “Bred” 2019 – a shoe that typically fetches around $500 due to high demand and limited supply. Always remember the saying; if it’s too good to be true, it certainly isn’t true.
Complaints from Buyers
On Petal Drlven Facebook page there are negative reviews from customers. Majority of shoppers have called the store a scam, fraud, hoax, for delivery knockoffs and in some cases failing to deliver the shoes paid for .
They sale fraudulent products. I personally bought a pair of Air Jordan’s shoes from them. They sent me a fake pair Air Jordan’s. They were terrible fakes as well. Their 5 star reviews on their website are fake. This company isn’t based out of Miami. I will be filing against this company. STAY AWAY FROM THESE PEOPLE AND THIS COMPANY! Buyer Beware!!!
Another customer has this to say;
This site done took my money on a pair shoes that they didn’t even have in stock then ask me if I would like a different pair I told them no I would just like a refund please they then wrote back and said they will take 10% off my refund when I didn’t cancel the order it’s there problem that they didn’t have the shoe in stock and i definitely should get my full refund this site seems to be a scam.
What Happens When You Order Petal Driven Shoes
When you order from this online store, you’d receive knockoff Jordans that are below par, of poor quality, wrong size, texture and design. This is because Petaldrlven.com does not sell original sneakers. They might offer to send you a different pair, if you refuse, they will take 10% off your refund.
Aside from receiving poor quality sneakers, customers could get overcharged, receive nothing at all, or even get added to a shady VIP membership subscription.
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 void.
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 Protect Yourself From Online Shopping Scams
- Check how long the website has been functioning – 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)
- When using retail websites, find out exactly who you are dealing with. Research the retailer address by copying and pasting it on your browser. Does it really exist? is the retailer registered in the address or is the address that of a family home?
- When making online payments, use secure payment service. Look for a URL starting with “https” and a closed padlock symbol, or a payment provider such as PayPal. 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.
- Avoid Too Good to be true Discounts – any product sold at very cheap prices compared to other online stores should be treated with caution. Low prices are baits scammers use to lure unsuspecting victims
- Check for reviews Online – Are there reviews or posts about the online store online? By searching for reviews online you could also come across warning posts or complaints.
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