Dirty Flamingo Cannabis Co. sometimes gets asked about online giveaways, “free product” offers, discount codes, and other social media or email promotions. While we do run legitimate promotions on our own official website and verified social media accounts, it is very important to recognize and avoid fake advertisements, malicious websites, and fraudulent giveaway offers from scammers who impersonate licensed cannabis retailers.
We will never ask for payment, banking details, or personal information through unsolicited messages, and we never sell cannabis for delivery by mail or through social media DMs. All purchases happen through our official online menu and are picked up in person at our licensed Maplewood location with a valid 21+ ID.
Here are several things to be aware of to protect yourself:
“Too Good to Be True” Giveaways & Deals
We love taking care of our community, and we do occasionally offer deals and rewards through our official channels and Loyalty Pass. However, be cautious of Dirty Flamingo Cannabis Co. offers you find on outside websites, third-party marketplaces, or social media pages that aren’t ours. Some may be outdated, unauthorized, or completely fake. If a deal seems too good to be true-especially one that asks for personal or payment information and is not on a dirtyflamingocannabis.com domain-treat it as a scam. Offers of cannabis shipped or mailed to you are always fraudulent; licensed Minnesota cannabis cannot be sold that way.
Fraudulent Emails, Phishing Sites & Fake Ads
Scammers will sometimes copy emails or clone/spoof the websites of legitimate businesses to trick you into handing over your personal information, financial details, or passwords. To avoid these “phishing” tactics:
- Always confirm that the website address, sender’s email, or link matches our official domain,
dirtyflamingocannabis.com. - Watch for small typos in domain names and email addresses, such as “dirtyflamingocannabls” or “dirty-flamingo-deals.”
- Be suspicious of any message requesting a credit card number, bank login, account password, or gift-card payment.
- Type our address directly into your browser (https://dirtyflamingocannabis.com) instead of clicking links from unknown sources.
- Make sure any site you transact on is secure and encrypted-look for “https” in the address bar.
Read the Fine Print
If an offer seems too good to be true, double-check the details. Make sure you understand any terms, refund policy, and whether a charge might recur. Only buy from our official menu, and pay with a secure method that offers fraud protection.
Think You’ve Spotted a Scam?
If you receive a suspicious message or find a site claiming to be Dirty Flamingo Cannabis Co., please don’t engage with it. Report it to us at support@dirtyflamingocannabis.com so we can investigate, and consider reporting it to the FTC. When in doubt, reach out to us directly through our contact page before acting on any offer.