TikTok shopper spends $2,300 on jade bracelets that are actually fake -- and that's not the worst part
TikTok shopper spends $2,300 on jade bracelets that are actually fake -- and that's not the worst part
A woman bought jade bracelets advertised on a TikTok livestream and discovered they were fake.
Mdm Xie Meijun, 48, saw an account selling jade bracelets on TikTok live on May 19. The livestreamer claimed he was selling bracelets made out of Burmese jade for low prices.
"The seller said that he was selling high-quality Burmese jade and even showed a certificate of authenticity," Xie told Shin Min Daily News.
"The goods in the livestream looked high quality, so I believed him and bought seven jade bracelets for $2,300."
She purchased the bracelets for herself, as gifts to friends and relatives, and also to resell them.
Xie said that the seven jade bracelets were sold at prices ranging from $100 to over $600, with the most expensive one being $688.
"After one of the $500 jade bracelets arrived, I immediately sent it for authentication, which cost $70," she explained.
"Unexpectedly, the inspection found that the bracelets were made of fake jade which had been dyed and injected with polymer, and the material was harmful to health when worn."
PHOTO: SHIN MIN DAILY NEWS
Xie said she could not wear, give or sell away the bracelets, and that her money has gone down the drain.
She added: "I questioned the merchant, who claimed that there was a problem with the inspection service and questioned whether I truly knew the goods."
After Xie reported the account on TikTok, she found that the merchant had changed his account and started a new livestream to continue selling jade bracelets.
She also sent direct messages warning those who expressed interest in buying the bracelets during the livestream, but they ignored her and continued to place orders.
Xie speculated that these enthusiastic customers were 'shills' who lured others into being deceived by livening up the broadcast to influence others into placing orders.
She also reported the incident to the police.
In response to a media query, the police confirmed that a report was lodged.
"I no longer expect to get a refund, but I hope to warn others," Xie said.
Shin Min Daily News attempted to contact the seller but did not receive a response.
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