Oct 14, 2026, 5:53 PMProtect yourself and your elderly relatives out there. Predators EVERYWHERE.
https://www.npr.org/2026/10/14/nx-s1-5550974/skincare-scheme-mazal-group-investigation
- Oct 14, 2026, 5:53 PM
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Wendo, punkin spicy 🇺🇦wendinoakland@beige.partyOct 14, 2026, 6:14 PM@TheJen oh, man, this is crazy! whenever I pop into instagram there’s always some >AMAZING< new ‘Korean’ skin thing they’re tryna pawn off. Dude, don’t buy stuff you can’t try! Jeepers.
- Oct 14, 2026, 6:24 PM
@wendinoakland
Yep. I use Korean skincare, but from legit brands that I have thoroughly researched. I rarely fall for scams. "If it's too good to be true, it probably is." 
SewBluesewblue@sfba.socialOct 14, 2026, 6:15 PM@TheJen at a certain point this is kidnapping until you pay a ransom.
- Oct 14, 2026, 6:22 PM
@sewblue
YUUUUP