Invented by snackmaker Nabisco and first sold at Chelsea Market bakery in Manhattan on April 2, 1912, the Oreo was actually a direct rip-off of something called the Hydrox cookie, ...

Oreo fans claim company is skimping on creme filling in latest ‘shrinkflation’ scam By . ... RIP OFF! dont buy Oreos until they fix it,” another furious user posted to the social media site.

Despite Oreo being the imitator, Hydrox was frequently mistaken for a cheap knock-off. The brand was discontinued in 1999 after Sunshine was acquired by Keebler.

Rip-Offs, Swindles and Scams: Don't Be a Victim By Farnoosh Torabi Updated on: September 27, 2011 / 2:38 PM EDT / MoneyWatch ...