Shaun King may be under investigation for allegedly scamming people with his clothing line.
On Tuesday, Philadelphia magazine editor-at-large Ernest Owens shared a thread on Twitter re-sparking the scam conversation and shedding new light.
SHAUN KING IS GETTING INVESTIGATED BY THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY.
— Ernest Owens (@MrErnestOwens) August 23, 2022
I have received messages from consumers of Shaun King’s controversial clothing line “A Real One” that they have been formally contacted by the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General, Division of Consumer Affairs inquiring about “issues involving purchases.”
— Ernest Owens (@MrErnestOwens) August 23, 2022
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Owens included a screenshot of the alleged email from an investigator with the New Jersey Attorney General’s Division of Consumer Affairs.
If you or anyone you know have been impacted by Shaun King’s clothing line, please let them know. pic.twitter.com/YFJG70BLPA
— Ernest Owens (@MrErnestOwens) August 23, 2022
“It was brought to our attention that you have had, or at least have heard of, issues involving purchases from the website, www.arealone.com.” the screenshot reads.
Owens concluded his thread by sharing a link to the investigated clothing line with a cautionary message for future customers.
This is the website in question being investigated. https://t.co/J0CyAWkO5w
No, I have not given Shaun King a dime of my money. But those consumers who have had problems might reconsider.
— Ernest Owens (@MrErnestOwens) August 23, 2022
As previously reported by Sis2Sis, King’s clothing line, A Real One, was initially criticized during the launch for scamming Black people into buying expensive, relatively bland clothing in the name of justice.
Then, issues came about as people complained about not having received their orders. The ongoing complaints are being noticed and sparking an investigation into the BLM activist’s legitimacy.
Let’s hope the alleged investigation can get the customers their clothing or funds back.
