Can you share a Dresslily horror story about false advertising?
There was a situation where a handbag was promoted on Dresslily as having a high - quality metal zipper and a certain brand - name buckle. When the customer got the handbag, the zipper was flimsy and made of cheap plastic, and the buckle was a generic and low - quality one. The customer had planned to use the bag for special occasions but ended up being very dissatisfied due to the false advertising.
Can you share a social media marketing horror story about false advertising?
Well, a food brand advertised their product as '100% natural' on social media. But it was discovered that it contained artificial preservatives. Social media users were outraged. The brand's posts were filled with angry reactions, and they had to do a lot of damage control to try and regain the trust of their customers.
Can you share a few influencer horror stories about false advertising?
One case was an influencer who promoted a travel package. They made it look like an amazing luxury experience with five - star hotels and exclusive tours. But when their followers booked it, they found out that the hotels were sub - standard and the tours were overcrowded and not at all exclusive. This led to a lot of angry followers and a big blow to the influencer's reputation. Also, an influencer once promoted a tech gadget, saying it had all these amazing features. But when consumers got it, half of those features didn't work properly.
Can you share a paternity horror story about false accusations?
Sure. There was a man who worked with a female colleague. She made false accusations that he was the father of her unborn child. His reputation at work was severely damaged, and his relationship with his girlfriend was on the verge of breaking. He had to go through a DNA test to prove his innocence, which was a very humiliating process.
Can you share some advertising horror stories?
One advertising horror story is when a company launched a new energy drink ad. They used extreme stunts in the ad to show how the drink could give you 'limitless energy'. But it turned out those stunts were faked. Consumers felt deceived and there was a huge backlash. The brand's reputation took a big hit.
What are some Dresslily horror stories?
One horror story could be about receiving extremely poor - quality items. For example, a customer ordered a dress that looked beautiful in the picture on Dresslily's website. But when it arrived, the fabric was so thin it was almost see - through and the seams were coming apart. Another might be related to sizing. A person ordered their usual size but the item was so small it couldn't be worn at all, and the return process was very difficult with lots of hoops to jump through.
Can you share a male prison horror story about false accusations?
Sure. There was an inmate who was falsely accused of starting a fight. In fact, he was just trying to break up a scuffle. But the other inmates who were actually at fault lied, and the guards believed them. He was then put in solitary confinement as punishment. He had to endure days alone in a small cell with very little to do, all because of a false accusation.
Can you share a cougar life horror story about false identities?
Sure. There was a man who created a completely false identity on Cougar Life. He used a fake name, a doctored photo, and a made - up job description. A cougar started chatting with him and really liked the person she thought he was. When they finally met, she was shocked to find out that he looked nothing like his photo and had a completely different personality. She felt deceived and wasted a lot of time on someone who wasn't real.
Can you share any 911 horror stories about false alarms?
Sure. There are cases where false alarms have led to a waste of resources. For example, a kid accidentally dials 911 and the emergency services are dispatched. This takes away resources that could be used for real emergencies.
Can you share more Zoosk horror stories about false identities?
Sure. There was a case where a user thought they were talking to a successful businessperson. The profile had pictures of an expensively dressed person in front of luxury cars. But when they met in person, it was a completely different person who was unemployed and living with their parents. Another instance was of a person who posed as a doctor. They used medical jargon in their messages to seem more legitimate. But in reality, they had no medical training at all.
Can you share some job offer horror stories about false promises?
Definitely. I heard of a person who got a job offer that promised a brand - new office space. According to the offer, it was going to be a modern, comfortable working environment. But when they started, they were put in a small, dark corner of an old building with no proper facilities. The company had lied about the office space. Also, a job offer might promise a collaborative team environment. But in reality, when the employee started, they found that everyone worked in silos and there was no real teamwork. It was a false promise used to attract candidates. And a company could promise a relocation package as part of the job offer, but then only provide a fraction of what was promised when the time comes to relocate.