'Disgruntled' employees are offering 'top-secret' discount on TikTok. How scam works


The scheme involves people posing as “disgruntled” employees wanting to seek revenge on their company after being unfairly fired, according to a Sept 29 news release by the Better Business Bureau. — AP

A scam offering “deals” like 100% off your jewelry purchase is circulating on TikTok, officials say.

The scheme involves people posing as “disgruntled” employees wanting to seek revenge on their company after being unfairly fired, according to a Sept 29 news release by the Better Business Bureau.

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