October 24, 1900, marked a day of disappointment for many in Washington, D.C. who had high hopes of snagging a deal on exquisite diamonds at Warfield’s Cut Gems. However, it appears that the allure of discounted prices was nothing more than a ruse. Our investigation reveals that Warfield’s Cut Gems has been making false promises to its customers, advertising ‘sacrifices’ and ‘opportunities’ that never materialized. The company’s advertisements touted ’25 off on W less than other prices,’ but it seems that this was nothing more than a clever ploy to part unsuspecting customers from their hard-earned cash.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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