There’s a well‑documented scam involving a fake “Buffalo Trace 250th Anniversary Advent Calendar” that’s circulating online. Here’s a breakdown of what’s known, why it’s a scam, and how to protect yourself.
✅ What we do know
Multiple online security blogs report that websites are advertising a “Buffalo Trace 250th Anniversary Advent Calendar” (24 mini‑whiskeys) that is not an official product from Buffalo Trace.
The scam websites use suspicious domain names (e.g., uniqueexquisites.com, arosebrden.com, blinging.shop) and high‑pressure sales tactics (“Only 100 sets left!”, big discounts, urgent messaging).
The official brand (Buffalo Trace Distillery) has warned about increased online scams and consumer fraud using their name.
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) flags “social media advent calendar scams” where buyers pay and never receive what they expected.
⚠️ Why it’s a scam
Here are the red flags:
No official announcement: The real Buffalo Trace brand has not released a “250th Anniversary Advent Calendar” product. If they had, it would appear in official communications or retailers.
Suspicious websites: New domains, generic templates, stock photos, fake gravity (“only a few left”) — all hallmarks of online scam stores.
Too good to be true pricing/distribution: A rare/limited edition whiskey‐advent calendar at a steep discount is not aligned with how premium spirits are usually marketed or distributed.
Payment + delivery risk: You might pay, but you’ll either receive nothing, something unrelated, or a low‐quality knock‑off. Once the money is gone, the site may vanish or become uncontactable.
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🧾 What to do if you’re considering (or already caught) this
If you’re thinking of buying or have already purchased from one of these sites, here’s what to do:
If you haven’t bought yet
Stop: If you see ads claiming “Buffalo Trace 250th Anniversary Advent Calendar” on a non‐official website, assume it’s fake unless you verify otherwise.
Check the seller: Visit Buffalo Trace’s official website (or their authorized retailers) and look for confirmation of the product. If none, treat with extreme caution.
Look at the domain and reviews: Newly registered domain, weird name, no credible reviews = high risk.
Use payment methods that offer protection: Credit card payments tend to have better fraud/chargeback protections than direct bank transfers.
If you already bought it
Contact your bank or credit card provider immediately. Ask for a chargeback or fraud claim if you believe you’ve been deceived.
Document everything: screenshots of the website, ads, emails, confirmation you received (or didn’t receive) the product.
Report the scam to your local consumer protection agency. If you’re in the U.S., you can also report to the FTC or IC3.
Monitor your payment account for any unauthorized charges (sometimes scammers will try to exploit it further).
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