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Experts warn of counterfeit prom dresses

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It’s finally prom season and some experts are cautioning parents who are going shopping for dresses with their teens.

The warning is in regards to counterfeit prom dresses being sold online.

Those purchasing dresses via the internet should take a second look before checking out, say experts.

Mark Monitor says retail prices for gowns should be consistent across all authorized retailers. The brand protection firm says if it’s too good to be true, then that’s a red flag.

It’s also encourage to check the spelling of the website. Fraudulent sellers often misspell the brand name to trick customers.