Buffalo Trace Advent Calendar Scam

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).