Inside the Aggressive Mall Scam They Don't Want You to Know About

This episode of the John Phillips Show is a must-listen for anyone who's ever been approached by a high-pressure salesperson at the mall. A consumer investigative reporter shares a shocking story about a company that's been scamming seniors out of thousands of dollars with its coercive sales tactics.The company, B & Co., has been operating under various names at malls across the country, including the Topanga Mall in Los Angeles. A developmentally disabled man, Victor Chisholm, was lured into spending tens of thousands of dollars on skincare products, leaving him with almost nothing. The reporter, Christine Lazar, went undercover to the store and experienced the same high-pressure sales pitch firsthand, paying $1,200 for a serum that promised to make her look decades younger.The conversation also touches on the responsibility of malls and corporations that rent space to these types of companies. The reporter believes that Westfield, the mall that hosts the B & Co. store, should be held accountable for allowing this predatory behavior to continue. The episode also explores the importance of consumer protection and the need for accountability in business practices.If you or a loved one has been a victim of this type of scam, the reporter wants to hear from you. Tune in to this episode to learn more about the story and the efforts to hold B & Co. accountable.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.