Baoard.com exposed as Scam: Fake QVC Clearance Sale -

Do not fall for Baoard.com QVC Clearance sale. The website is not really legit. There’s a lot of fraudulent practises happening behind the scene.

As a Cybersecurity analyst actively fighting cybercrimes, I’ve taken my time to investigate Baoard.com, and my findings reveal it’s a scam.

Below are my findings, with images, reports and links to back up my verdict.

Exposing Its QVC Clearance Sale Scam

The website runs Ads on social media promoting QVC clearance sale and limited sales offer. Using QVC logo and product images, it looks real and legit.

However, after placing an order, customers do not receive the items purchase. The tracking does not work, and after some while it says ‘delivered’.

The scammers behind Baoard.com pretend to be QVC, bait buyers with low prices, and immediately go silent after collecting payment.

Below are reports from victims of this scam –

ordered on 1/13/24, set of fold up shelving and the tracking states it was delivered but we have not received it. Emailed back and forth with Joyce who said it was delivered but would give me a small percent discount.
Emmy

I ordered shelves because it said it was QVC overstock. I haven’t received anything or tracking information.
Matty Jay

Spot The Red Flags:

Here are some of the hidden red flags of Baoard.com;

Blacklisted Company

The website lists its company as ‘Feilide International Trade Limited’. Interestingly search results show it has been slammed as scam. The first result is from ‘MalwareTips.com’ a lengthy report on scam stores associated with the company.

Suspicious Nature

This website poses as a QVC outlet on social media but interestingly has a generic image on its website. There’s no mention of QVC anywhere, not even on its About Us page. This is actually common with fraudulent websites. They use generic website design so they can easily change whatever brand they’re impersonating on social media.

Recently Launched Website

Baoard.com isn’t up to 6 months old. According to Who.is data, the website was registered on December 2023 and would expire December 2024. This makes it easily disposable.

No Customer Support

The contact information is an email ‘[email protected]’. However, mails sent to the address do not deliver. They bounce back with an error warning.

Steps To Take For Possible Refunds

The only way to get a refund from this merchant is to do the following;

Report the fraudulent transaction to your credit card issuer
request a chargeback
Include supporting documents, such as copies of a receipt, invoice, and any communications you had with the merchant.
Anticipate that the dispute can last up to 90 days or two billing cycles, whichever is shorter.

How To Protect Yourself From Baoard.com Unauthorized Charges

When you submit your name, address, and credit card details on the scam store, your identity and financial details is at risk. In order to avoid this, update your passwords, enable two-factor authentication, and monitor your bank statement for any unusual activity.

If you detect any suspicious transaction, contact your bank and cancel your credit card or place a credit freeze on your account.

Reporting Baoard QVC Clearance Scam To The Right Authorities

As a victim of this scam, take proactive measures of nabbing this scammers by reporting them to;

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 Avoid Online Shopping Scams

Steer clear from social media Ads offering too good to be true discount
Check online for real user reviews. You can also do this by adding ‘scam’ ‘complaints’ to the website name before searching
Avoid websites that lack SSL encryption (padlock symbol on the URL link). They are unsafe
Check the domain age of the website using a domain checker tool (Who.is). Websites below 6 months old are often considered unsafe.
Verify the website business address. you can do this by pasting the address on Google. The result would either show if it’s a warehouse, residential quarter, or if it has been flagged as scam.
If the return policy isn’t available or if it isn’t clear, you should quit shopping.