Some Susquehanna Valley women receive strange piece of mail - is it a scam?

WGAL News 8 On Your Side is answering questions about a strange piece of mail some women told us they received. The women want to know if what they've received is a scam.The card that arrived in their mailboxes was from "Jenny B" and congratulated the women on their pregnancy. However, none of the women who spoke with WGAL about the card were pregnant.The card came with several gift cards and coupons for baby products and services.WGAL has learned it's a promotional mailing. The gift cards and coupons are affiliated with Mother's Lounge LLC, a company based in Utah. The Better Business Bureau gave the company an F rating for what it calls "advertising issues." The issues center around fine print on the back of the card, which states, "This card is not valid toward shipping fees." According to consumer complaints on the BBB website, the shipping charges range from $10 to $20 for products of poor quality.Other consumers describe problems returning products and a lack of response from the company.WGAL contacted Mother's Lounge for comment, but we haven't heard back.Conclusion: It's difficult for WGAL to label this as a scam. However, based on what we've learned, we'd advise people to think twice before dealing with this company.Other news: Police make arrest in suspected nationwide credit card scamming network

WGAL News 8 On Your Side is answering questions about a strange piece of mail some women told us they received. The women want to know if what they've received is a scam.


The card that arrived in their mailboxes was from "Jenny B" and congratulated the women on their pregnancy. However, none of the women who spoke with WGAL about the card were pregnant.

The card came with several gift cards and coupons for baby products and services.

WGAL has learned it's a promotional mailing. The gift cards and coupons are affiliated with Mother's Lounge LLC, a company based in Utah.

The Better Business Bureau gave the company an F rating for what it calls "advertising issues." The issues center around fine print on the back of the card, which states, "This card is not valid toward shipping fees." According to consumer complaints on the BBB website, the shipping charges range from $10 to $20 for products of poor quality.

Other consumers describe problems returning products and a lack of response from the company.

WGAL contacted Mother's Lounge for comment, but we haven't heard back.

Conclusion: It's difficult for WGAL to label this as a scam. However, based on what we've learned, we'd advise people to think twice before dealing with this company.

Other news: Police make arrest in suspected nationwide credit card scamming network