CAT: Counterfeit Product · REPORTED September 14, 2026

Donna's Dresses and Donna's Boutique scam

A counterfeit product scam report, targeting a consumer in Athens, OH, USA - 45701 with a reported loss of $60.

Narrative evidence

What happened

I ordered a dress online thinking it was from a reputable company in the United States because of the information given with their contact phone number and business address in Sherman Oaks, CA. When I received the dress, I realized it was a scam because of the poor quality. I sent an email to the company and was told they were in China and it would cost me $100+ in postage and charges to return the dress. They offered me 15% - 40% discount as the emails progressed and I could keep the dress. Since no one in their right mind would pay $100+ to return an item that cost only $60, this was not an option! This is a scam and, in my opinion, fraud. I have the email messages but can't attach them because you only allow one attachment. I can email the information to you if you give me an email address.

Community warning

How to protect yourself from counterfeit product scams

  • Never send money, gift cards or crypto to anyone you have not independently verified.
  • Search the business name, website, email and phone number here before paying.
  • Be wary of urgency, secrecy, upfront fees and “too good to be true” prices.
  • If you have paid, contact your bank or card issuer immediately to dispute the charge.
  • Report to Action Fraud (UK), the FTC (US) or your national authority, and add your occurrence above.

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