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CBNDeals.Shop & Similar Instagram Store Scams: Chinese Dropshipping

Updated: January 2026

SCAM

CBNDeals (also seen as OnlyAI, other domain variants) is a classic dropshipping scam targeting older users via Facebook/Instagram ads.

Site claims products are on sale but they're sourced from AliExpress and marked up 30x. Red flags confirmed by victims: (1) No confirmation email after purchase, (2) Never received items or months of waiting, (3) No response to support, (4) Site domain changed to avoid complaints. One victim confirmed they never received Mother's Day gift despite paying expedited shipping.

Key Findings

What It Is

Social media (Facebook/Instagram) advertisements

Main Risk

Social media ads (Facebook/Instagram)—major scam indicator

Best Action

File credit card dispute with your bank immediately

The Pattern

Red Flags

What To Do

  1. 1File credit card dispute with your bank immediately
  2. 2Do NOT order from Facebook/Instagram product ads
  3. 3If already charged: screenshot payment, contact bank fraud department
  4. 4Report the ad to Facebook/Meta as scam
  5. 5Document all communications (or lack thereof)
  6. 6Check if money is still in dispute (don't assume loss)
  7. 7Post warning on Facebook/complaint sites
  8. 8Check Trustpilot/BBB for other victim complaints
  9. 9Report to FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov
  10. 10Share warning in older community groups

What NOT To Do

Copy-Paste Script

Ordered from [site] on [date] for $[amount] via Instagram ad. No confirmation email. Month later, no item. Filing credit card dispute.

FAQ

Are Facebook/Instagram product ads ever legitimate?

Rarely. Most product ads on social media are either: (1) Dropshipping scams, (2) Overpriced resellers, or (3) Downright fraud. Stick to official brand websites, Amazon, Target, Walmart, or established retailers.

Best case: You receive cheap Chinese product ($2-5 value item that cost you $30-50) in 30+ days. Worst case: You receive nothing and support is nonexistent. No middle ground with these sites.

YES—through credit card chargeback. Call your bank, report 'goods not received' or 'fraudulent charge.' Banks usually refund these within 30-60 days. This is better than waiting for site refund (which never comes).

Older people are less familiar with online scams, more trusting of advertisements, and less likely to dispute charges. They're also more likely to fall for urgency ('Order now for Mother's Day gift') and genuine-looking product photos.

Only buy from: (1) Official brand websites, (2) Established retailers (Amazon, Target, Walmart, Costco), (3) Sites with real customer reviews (Trustpilot), (4) Never click social media ads. Always ask: 'Why is this so cheap?' If you can't answer, don't buy.

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