Parents and toy collectors hoping to get their hands on the trending Labubu plushies should be on high alert, according to the Better Business Bureau. The viral toy has caught the attention of scammers creating fake websites and selling counterfeit products.

The BBB reports scammers are making fraudulent websites claiming to have the popular toy in stock. So far, there have been at least 71 reports to the BBB Scam Tracker from people who thought they were buying authentic Labubus but received fake products or nothing at all.

"If you're going to make a purchase, use your credit card," advises Jennifer Adamany from the BBB, noting that credit cards offer better protection against fraud than other payment methods.

Consumer protection experts recommend several strategies to avoid falling vi

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