A sad news for music lovers – Sam Ash Music, the iconic gear retailer, is bidding farewell after a century of service and having a closing sale. Watch out when searching for the best bargains for your dream gear! Scammers are creating fake Sam Ash Music websites and scam ads on Facebook to exploit you. Keep reading to learn more about Sam Ash closing sale scams and check for top tips to stay safe!

Sam Ash Music Closing Sale

Founded in 1924, Sam Ash Music has been a cornerstone for musicians, offering instruments, rentals, and lessons. Yet the company announced that it will shut down all 42 retail locations across the United States due to the challenges of the post-COVID era.

They began store closing sales on May 2, 2024, and the sale is still ongoing, featuring heavily discounted in-store and online stock. Musicians are encouraged to seize this opportunity while supplies last. Below is their official announcement:

STORE CLOSING SALES

GET GREAT DEALS NOW!

It is with a heavy heart that we announce that effective May 2nd 2024, all Sam Ash Music Store locations will begin store closing sales. This unfortunate news also presents a fantastic opportunity for great deals across our premium selection of musical instruments & pro sound equipment. We will also be offering specials on samash.com during this time. Thank you for allowing us to serve musicians like you for 100 years

Sincerely, 

The Ash Family

Sam Ash Music Closing Sale SCAMs

You might have come across Facebook ads featuring Sam Ash Music closing sales. Beware! These ads could be SCAMs. We’ve found several Facebook ads promoting 90% off closing sales and clearance sales, featuring discounts on products such as Gibson Les Paul or other instruments:

Fake Sam Ash Music Websites

These ads lead to different copycat versions of the legitimate Sam Ash Music website (samash.com). Below is an example:

Sample URLs of Fake Sam Ash Music Websites

• sammusic[.]top
• samashstore[.]shop
• samashclearance[.]top
• guitarclearance[.]top

Note: The only legitimate Sam Ash Music website is samash.com. Anything other than this is NOT an official one. Be careful!

We recommend you avoid interacting with these fake Sam Ash Music websites and related Facebook pages. They could never ship your orders, and what’s worse, they could possibly steal your personal information, such as credit card details. Don’t let that happen!

Sam Ash Music Official Statement

Sam Ash Music has already released a statement to warn customers to beware of these fraudulent websites and advise them to stick to their local stores, the only legitimate website, Facebook Page, and Reverb.com:

Notice: BEWARE OF FRAUDULENT WEBSITES

WWW.SAMASH.COM Is Sam Ash Music’s Only Website.

We only sell through our official website, our stores, our Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/SamAshMusicStores and Reverb.com

All Websites Claiming to be related to Sam Ash other than www.samash.com  are Fraudulent.  Most are operated outside the US and will take your money but are unable to fulfill your order.  We are not responsible for orders placed on them.

What to Do If I Was Scammed?

• Dispute the charges immediately with your bank and the payment app (e.g., PayPal).
• Consider requesting a new credit card to avoid the risks of identity theft.

Tips to Avoid Sam Ash Music Closing Sale Scams

• Don’t click on links or attachments from unknown sources.
• Double check the web address – is it legitimate?
• Stick to the official Sam Ash website or authorized channels.
• Use secure payment methods such as PayPal or other payment apps. Avoid wire transfers or sharing sensitive information.
• Be wary of unsolicited ads offering Sam Ash products of too-good-to-be-true deals.
• Report any suspicious issues to Sam Ash Music’s help center.

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