You've probably seen websites that offer "cheap vapes" with "free shipping" and no age verification. It might be tempting, but there are significant risks:
🚫 Risks of Non-Compliant Vape Sites
- Package seizure: Customs and state authorities regularly intercept illegal vape shipments. If your package gets seized, you lose both the product and your money.
- Counterfeit products: Unregulated sites often sell fake or counterfeit vapes that may contain harmful contaminants, have wrong nicotine levels, or be unsafe.
- Credit card fraud: Sketchy websites may steal your credit card information or engage in fraudulent billing practices.
- No returns or support: If you have a problem with your order, good luck getting a refund or help from a fly-by-night operation.
- Potential legal issues: Depending on your state's laws, ordering banned products could have legal consequences.
- Unpaid taxes: Non-compliant retailers don't collect state taxes, which means you might technically owe "use tax" on your purchases. While rare, some states do pursue this.
