🛡️ Avoiding Scams & Fraud
Protecting yourself from fraud is essential when using any online platform. BudDirect.com™ is committed to providing a safe and transparent environment, but users must remain vigilant. Below are important tips and resources to help you avoid scams.
✅ General Safety Tips
Following these guidelines can help you avoid 99% of fraudulent activity:
• Deal locally whenever possible.
• Never send payment to individuals you do not know personally.
• Avoid wiring funds (e.g., Western Union, MoneyGram); these methods are commonly used by scammers.
• Be cautious of offers involving shipping or remote transactions.
• Do not send cash through mail or courier services.
• Never deposit money into unknown accounts.
• Transactions are strictly between users; BudDirect.com™ does not provide warranties or guarantees.
• Be aware of fake cashier’s checks and money orders—banks may initially clear them but hold you liable later.
• Services like PayPal and Google Wallet allow dispute resolution up to 180 days and may reverse payments.
• Never share sensitive financial information (e.g., bank account, Social Security number, PayPal credentials).
• Avoid purchasing items sight-unseen—if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
📣 Reporting Fraud or Scams
If you suspect fraudulent activity, consider reporting it to the following authorities:
• Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3): www.ic3.gov
• Local Law Enforcement: Find your local police department www.usacops.com/
• Federal Trade Commission (FTC): www.ftc.gov
• Phone: 1-877-FTC-HELP (382-4357)
• Address: Federal Trade Commission, CRC-240, Washington, D.C. 20580
🚫 Reporting Illegal Activity
It is illegal to ship or receive marijuana by mail. Interstate transportation of marijuana is a federal offense. To report such activity:
• U.S. Postal Inspection Service:
• Phone: (877) 876-2455 (8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. in all time zones)
• Website: www.uspis.gov
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA):
• Phone: (877) 792-2873
• Website: www.dea.gov
• Diversion Control: deadiversion.usdoj.gov
🔐 User Account Security Tips
• Never share your login credentials with anyone, including BudDirect.com™ staff.
• Be cautious of fake phone calls claiming to be from BD—we do not initiate calls.
• Ignore unsolicited emails claiming to be from BD—we do not promote products via email marketing.
• BudDirect.com™ does not participate in or facilitate transactions between users.