Statewide Iowa — (RI) — Iowans need to beware of a holiday gift exchange called “Secret Sisters” that’s popping up on Facebook and other social media sites.
Jeff Niebaum, with the Better Business Bureau, says it sounds like a great way to get a sleigh full of gifts in the season ahead for a modest investment, but don’t be tempted.
It translates to an illegal pyramid scheme, he says, and if you get the email, just delete it. Do not send them your information and don’t send a gift — as you won’t get one back, let alone 36 gifts.
If you get a message from a friend asking you to take part in this exchange, let them know it’s a scam and not to share your data with the crooks.
Niebaum says this hoax may be considered illegal gambling and could result in participants facing some sort of charge.
