Every year, as soon as the holiday season rolls in, my social media feeds turn into a glittering snow globe of Christmas ads. This year, one site kept popping up everywhere on Facebook and Instagram , acreatmore.com.
They were showing off a set of 5 illuminated mercury glass trees that looked like something straight out of a luxury home decor catalog. The photos were gorgeous, the price was suspiciously low, and the ad was wrapped in just enough Christmas sparkle to make you click “Add to Cart” without thinking.
But here’s the cold, hard truth: Acreatmore is not a winter wonderland, it’s a scam site in disguise.
What I Found Digging Into Acreatmore.com
Because I’ve seen this pattern before, I decided to investigate. Here’s what I discovered about Acreatmore:
- Too-good-to-be-true pricing, the trees were listed at less than half their real retail value, which is a classic scam lure.
- Stolen product photos, a reverse image search revealed the same pictures used by legitimate retailers last year. Acreatmore simply copied them to look trustworthy.
- Likely operating from China, the domain registration shows telltale signs: hidden ownership data, generic hosting, and Chinese-based nameservers.
- No real business footprint, no presence on BBB, no customer history on Trustpilot, no verifiable reviews anywhere. It’s like the brand materialized out of thin air just for the holiday rush.
All of these are huge red flags. They match the same pattern I’ve seen with other pop-up holiday scam shops that flood TikTok and Facebook ads this time of year.
What Actually Happens to Shoppers
People who fall for these stores usually end up:
- Receiving cheap, low-quality knockoffs nothing like the photos, or
- Getting nothing at all and then being completely ghosted by customer service.
Refunds? Forget it. These stores often vanish by January, deleting their sites and social pages once the holiday money grab is over.
What Usually Happens If You Order
Based on similar sites I’ve investigated, customers risk:
- Receiving nothing at all (and getting ghosted by support), or
- Receiving poor-quality knockoffs that look nothing like the advertised designs
And because the sellers are overseas and anonymous, getting a refund is next to impossible.
By following these tips, you can significantly reduce your risk of falling victim to phishing scams and keep your personal and financial information safe.
Conclusion:
While the ads may look festive and convincing, Acreatmore.com shows every classic sign of being a scam website. It’s part of a seasonal wave of shady shops that copy photos, run fake ads, and vanish after Christmas, leaving behind disappointed (and sometimes angry) shoppers.
If you’re looking for holiday decor like mercury glass trees, buy from trusted retailers or known local shops. It may cost a bit more, but at least you’ll actually get what you paid for and it won’t be a glitter-covered disappointment.
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