SHIELD FANS BEWARE
If you see this character quiz floating around facebook, it’s a scam.
TheShieldArmy is the website in question. When you go to their quiz, it looks like this:
You take the quiz and at the end of it you might win a “free” T-shirt. Thing is, you ALWAYS win a “free” shirt no matter how many times you play. I say “free” because it isn’t free at all, they’re going to charge you.
They charge you a $10.00 shipping fee. Okay, that’s not so bad. I wasn’t happy about the $10 “Free” price but they had me hooked. I decided to buy the shirt. (Yes I was stupid. Learn from me.)
Below is the final screen you’re shown before buying. The price reads $9.99
Once you hit “Claim My Prize!” it charges your card, then tells you they tacked on an additional $6 to make it $15.99. For a “Free” shirt. You’re not told about the additional charge until after you pay.
I immediately emailed them to cancel my order. Here’s what they replied.
They lure you in with “Free” stuff, get you to pay $10, then up it to $15.99 without asking you. If they’re willing to do dishonest business practices like this, it makes me wonder if their site or character quiz is safe to use.
THESE ARE DISHONEST SCAMMERS. DON’T BUY FROM THIS SITE.