Shopper with Down Syndrome Sold $1,700 Worth of Face Cream

From our neighbors to the north, a disturbing story. Yet once again the power of social media prevails.
 
ST. CATHARINES, Ontario -- A St. Catharines woman with Down syndrome who was sold $1,700 worth of face cream by a Pen Centre merchant is glad her experience is raising awareness.
Jovita deJong said at first she “felt bad” when she realized that products she thought were $5.65 and $11.35 were actually $565 and $1,135.