Crumbl fans duped into buying cookies from fake pop-up for nearly double [Video]

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An invite-only, unofficial Crumbl cookie pop-up store in Sydney, Australia, is under scrutiny as attendees slam the organizers for absurd prices and stale offerings.

On September 29, an exclusive group of influencers formed a single-file line around a block in North Bondi, eagerly waiting for over an hour to get a taste of the American cookie classics, which have gained significant traction on social media in recent months.

Because there are zero Crumbl store locations in Australia, the pop-up organizers sought to bring the cult favorite cookies to select people in Sydney by importing a massive order of cookies from the US for nearly $6,000, packaging included.

Attendees were subjected to pay $17.50 AUD ($12.06 USD) a cookie – nearly double the price of one Crumbl cookie in the US, which is usually …