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Beware of Fake Seed Scams Online this Spring

May 17, 2022 by Jessica Ford 6 Comments

so many fake seed scams online

Fake seed scams and fake plant scams are on the rise. Here's what to watch out for so you don't get scammed. Gardening season is the time of year for fake seed scams online. Why? Because gardeners everywhere are busy ordering plants and seeds for the growing season. And that’s when fake seed scammers are hard at work. There are many benefits of ordering your seeds online—such as getting rare heirloom varieties that aren’t available in local stores. However, the industry has its share of scammers, too. So, make sure you know what to watch out for to avoid fake seed scams. How to Avoid Fake Seed Scams Online Colorful or unusual plants can be found just about everywhere online this time of year. And while many of these are 100% real, such as ‘Glass Gem’ corn and burgundy broccoli, many others are not. Avoid disappointment by following these online seed ordering tips: If it looks too good to be true, it probably is Ads selling seed packets of tie-die roses, bright … [Read more...] about Beware of Fake Seed Scams Online this Spring

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