Cousin’s Business Crumbles After Truth Bomb : Was She the Real Victim?

We’ve all been there – helping out a family member, only to realize that we might have been taken advantage of. But what do you do when that family member uses your kindness to fuel their shady business practices? One woman found herself in this very situation and decided to take matters into her own hands. ‍♀️

A Trip Back Home

Cousin’s Request

The Agreement

Making Space

Payment Received

Instagram Discovery

The Wedding Collection

Seeing Red

The Truth Comes Out ️

The Aftermath ☎️

The Confrontation

Cutting Ties ✂️

Business Decline

Mixed Reactions

The Truth Hurts, but Was It Worth It?

After exposing her cousin’s dishonesty, our heroine has been met with mixed reactions. While some have thanked her for speaking up, others have criticized her for potentially ruining her cousin’s business. But was she really the one who destroyed the business, or was it her cousin’s shady practices that ultimately led to its downfall? ‍♀️ Let’s dive into the internet’s top responses to this family drama.

NTA. Cousin’s under-the-table supply chain funded her luscious lifestyle

NTA comment warns OP of potential legal consequences of cousin’s actions.

Deceiving family and breaking import-related rules? NTA comments suggest she should get a job.

Lying cousin’s business crumbles after truth bomb

No sympathy for the schemer, NTA all the way

NTA commenter explains the pressure and family dynamics that led to the situation, and defends OP’s decision to confront the cousin publicly. Replies share similar experiences and support.

Setting boundaries while traveling

Commenter exposes cousin’s greed and lies, receives thanks from others

Customers deserve transparency in the supply chain. Cousin deceived OP.

NTA calls out cousin’s dishonesty in business, justifies actions

Fair is fair: NTA for exposing cousin’s misleading business

Supplier ripped off for transit and shipping cost. NTA.

Commenter calls out fraud and suggests reporting to CRA

Honesty is the best policy, NTA comment agrees

Honesty is the best policy NTA for calling out her lies.

Commenter imagines a snake in a saree, unintentionally hilarious

Cousin’s failed business model exposed by NTA comment and replies

Commenter defends truth-telling and accountability in business with NTA verdict

Honesty is the best policy, even in family business

Family ties don’t excuse manipulative behavior

NTA commenter questions how lying cousin’s business was hurt. Replies clarify.

Saree lovers unite! Gorgeous handiwork, but heavy to wear

Honesty is the best policy, even in family businesses.

Traveling with gifts is already hard, let alone for business. NTA

Ethical sourcing is key to a successful business ✅

NTA. Cousin’s shady business crumbles after truth bomb

Accusations of false pretenses in dress business deal

Commenter agrees cousin was at fault.

The cousin’s business was built on a lie

Declared sarees for relatives, but might face trouble at customs. NTA

Honesty prevails: Redditor clears the air on cousin’s fraud

No a-hole here. Short and sweet.

Honesty is the best policy . NTA suggests a better alternative.

Being honest upfront could have saved her business.

Honesty is the best policy for business owners

Exposing family member’s unethical business practices

NTA gets support for exposing cousin’s lies and business practices

NTA: Cousin’s con-racket cost time, effort, and money. Grow up.

Commenter believes in personal responsibility and laments lack of accountability

NTA. Cousin lied, used you to evade customs, and uncharged for dresses. She deserved it. ‍♀️

Speaking up against a dishonest cousin, others thank for support

Calling out lies: NTA not the AH. Truth bomb destroys business

Former customs worker points out potential legal consequences. NTA confirmed

Commenter advises seeking legal advice after exposing cousin’s deceit.

Complimenting dress while agreeing with NTA judgement.

Smuggling accusations, but commenter is NTA

Trust is key , and she’s lost it. #NTA

Commenter calls out OP for overreacting in business dispute

Avoiding customs is a crime ‍♀️, NTA got what they deserved.

PS5 frenzy deja vu? Comment section reminisces over past chaos

Honesty is key to success. NTA calls out unethical practices

Wedding stuff is gross, but NTA for cousin’s business failure

Commenter declares ‘NTA’ with no further explanation

No clear victory in sight, even after edit clarification.

Not the a**hole! Calling out deserved for cousin’s business failure.

Clear judgement but what’s the twist?

Discovering a manipulative cousin. NTA for speaking up.

Commenter not at fault, no replies yet

Conning family for business, NTA calls out cousin’s dishonesty.

Import legally or suffer the consequences. NTA advice.

NTA calls out cousin’s unethical business practices.

Commenter calls out OP for being the a**hole

Commenter defends the cousin’s business practices with NTA.

Deceived by cousin’s lies, commenter is justified in reaction. #NTA