Kentucky Boy's Lollipop Order Leads to Sweet Surprise

An 8-year-old from Kentucky created a sticky situation when he mistakenly ordered almost 70,000 Dum-Dums lollipops online. Holly LaFavers, the boy's mother, discovered the massive order when she checked her bank statement and saw a $4,200 charge. Initially, she believed her credit card had been hacked.

"I thought someone had stolen my card," LaFavers said. After investigating, she realized her son was responsible for the enormous candy purchase. He had been playing on her computer and somehow managed to place the order without her knowledge.

LaFavers contacted the company to explain the situation. Fortunately, they were understanding and agreed to cancel the order and issue a full refund. The massive amount of lollipops would have been nearly impossible for a single family to consume, and the cost was a significant financial burden.

This incident serves as a reminder for parents to monitor their children's online activity, especially when financial information is involved. While the situation was eventually resolved, it underscores the potential risks of unsupervised internet access for young children. The family can now laugh about the sweet mistake, and the boy has learned a valuable lesson about online shopping.