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Unsure if its a scam website/Call/Text?

JustShon · 2015-10-14 08:12:13

I've been comparing prices on some Samsung printers and came across www.senetic.ie Their prices are vastly lower than the others I've found, so much so that I'm a bit wary and wondering if there are any hidden costs attached. Has anyone here dealt with them before?

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#122 18-06-2019 7:03pm

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fritzelly wrote: »

Not a scam site but I'd be wary of the real price when going to checkout (customs/duty) and the fact it could take a while to arrive

Yes the .ie is confusing

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#123 18-06-2019 7:06pm

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Trust Pilot have some information and reviews on them.

https://ie.trustpilot.com/review/www.ubuy.com

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#124 10-08-2019 11:09am

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Has anyone experience with mwstore.ie (Multi Web Store) their site is a bit slow but they have good offers on TVs However I can find absolutely no feedback or reviews on them which make me reluctant to order....

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#125 10-08-2019 5:22pm

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Highly suspicious
Cack handed website using contact details for an hosting company
Actually they have a residential address listed in another place

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#126 12-08-2019 9:52am

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I really wouldn't waste your money. Too many red flags. When the first payment method listed is bank transfer run away quickly. they only accept credit card via something called payplug. what is payplug you ask? exactly. You can also pay by paypal of course but only if you have a bank account linked to your paypal.

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#127 27-01-2020 5:07pm

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Hi all,

Came across an ad for this on Facebook - seems like a great present but am wary of it due to the low price. Has anyone bought anything from these guys and have good/bad feedback?

https://www.tiktops.com/products/star-wars-ultimate-millennium-falcon-75192-expert-building-kit?_pos=1&_sid=937c1a924&_ss=r

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#128 27-01-2020 10:25pm

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l'd imagine it's fake blocks at best. Would not chance it personally. Price is too good to be true.

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#129 27-01-2020 11:01pm

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Lots of websites a few months old all selling at the same price with the same reviews
Run away

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#130 27-01-2020 11:11pm

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splashthecash wrote: »

Hi all,

Came across an ad for this on Facebook - seems like a great present but am wary of it due to the low price. Has anyone bought anything from these guys and have good/bad feedback?

https://www.tiktops.com/products/star-wars-ultimate-millennium-falcon-75192-expert-building-kit?_pos=1&_sid=937c1a924&_ss=r

if you want something like that buy it on aliexpress.com

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#131 27-01-2020 11:52pm

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splashthecash wrote:

Came across an ad for this on Facebook - seems like a great present but am wary of it due to the low price. Has anyone bought anything from these guys and have good/bad feedback?

It's a Very basic Shopify store this person is just drop shipping items from the likes of AliExpress

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#132 30-01-2020 7:24pm

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Came across this site on a link from Tripadvisor. Prices seem much cheaper than other travel sites. Has anyone had dealings with them, are they safe to book with? Maybe I'm being over cautious but I'm a bit reluctant to click that booking.

https://www.stayforlong.com

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#133 30-01-2020 10:32pm

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jos28 wrote: »

Came across this site on a link from Tripadvisor. Prices seem much cheaper than other travel sites. Has anyone had dealings with them, are they safe to book with? Maybe I'm being over cautious but I'm a bit reluctant to click that booking.

https://www.stayforlong.com

https://ie.trustpilot.com/review/stayforlong.com

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#134 30-01-2020 10:39pm

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jos28 wrote: »

Came across this site on a link from Tripadvisor. Prices seem much cheaper than other travel sites. Has anyone had dealings with them, are they safe to book with? Maybe I'm being over cautious but I'm a bit reluctant to click that booking.

https://www.stayforlong.com

Never used them but look genuine, Trustpilot reviews are good, they been on facebook since 2015 but strange no review, only a couple of comments, same on twitter.

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#135 30-01-2020 11:06pm

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Weird wording/phraseology on the site, no contact details bar a weird phone number, domain age means nothing, could be a bought domain
Trust pilot is anything but trustworthy for reviews especially when they are glowing reviews

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#136 03-02-2020 4:05pm

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https://www.birdcomsale.com/
Anyone use this website?
Or is it a scam?
also linked to service4@vinayotap.com
gut tells me its no good, a couple of web-pages say its a scammer site.
just wonder if anyone has an experience with it?

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#137 03-02-2020 5:05pm

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It's a scam, one website gets taken down and they move on to the next one

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#138 16-04-2020 5:12pm

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I'm looking to buy a part for a classic car and came across this site. https://www.nwpparsi.com/ . They have what I'm after but it is suspiciously cheap. I googled it, but there's little to no information on it. Trustpilot is the same. I'm almost certain it's a scam, but how do I find out.

Edit: Only accepts cards, no mention of Paypal.

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#139 16-04-2020 5:56pm

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Scam - they have dozens of websites, new ones popup as the old ones get taken down

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#140 17-04-2020 9:59am

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JabbaTheHut wrote: »

I'm looking to buy a part for a classic car and came across this site. https://www.nwpparsi.com/ . They have what I'm after but it is suspiciously cheap. I googled it, but there's little to no information on it. Trustpilot is the same. I'm almost certain it's a scam, but how do I find out.

Edit: Only accepts cards, no mention of Paypal.

SCAM!!! check the email address on the bottom of the page. It’s the same as the one I asked about

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#141 02-06-2020 3:25pm

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spidey sense is telling me this website would be most likely a scam. bargain hunter is telling me get a deal.

Ymarfirio Online Stores (Sell anything and everything)
https://www.ymarfirio.com/

example. was looking for Intex - mini frame pool - Blue 122 x 122 cm amazon £30 and don't deliver to Ireland and pops up on this site for £14. Free UK postage on £33 (abstract amount)

https://www.ymarfirio.com/intex-mini-frame-pool-blue-122-x-122-cm-p-336923.htm

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#142 02-06-2020 3:28pm

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The email address is a dead giveaway (same guys as the vinayotap.com websites)
3 week old domain and so on and so on

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#143 08-06-2020 9:42am

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It's called Supershop-online

there's no security lock in the address bar

They seem to sell mainly office stationary, but the reason i came across them is because they are selling good quality telescopes at half price

there's no phone number either, something fishy??

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#144 08-06-2020 12:04pm

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That looks seriously dodgy to me.

The logo might say Super Shop online, but the URL is www.pbcdental.co.uk - why would any genuine office supplies retailer choose the URL of a dental clinic?

The site itself is very poorly designed and laid out too, and even the product description of the telescope you link to starts with this nonsense:
This fits your .

Make sure this fits by entering your model number.

I'd avoid.

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#145 08-06-2020 5:19pm

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Definite scam

Uncle Pierre wrote: »

why would any genuine office supplies retailer choose the URL of a dental clinic?

They buy expired domains for the SEO weight so they can get their scam sites high up on Google

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#146 11-01-2021 6:33pm

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got a text message today....

"your parcel has been held at our shipping centre please follow instructions"

and then there a link to ...IPS international parcel service, in which i have to pay € 1.99 customs fee

is this legit?? (it has the safety lock in the address bar)

Mod- removed link. Showed email address.

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#147 11-01-2021 6:39pm

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^^^ Nobody is going to open your linked .doc !!!???

Are you expecting a parcel? If so check the tracking from the sellers website?

There is delivery scams running since before xmas

https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=115418240

The Digital Services Act 2024 [EU] ~ Social Media and You ~ Nanny State guidance for parental monitoring of apps ~ Censorship: - broad laws that will probably effect Adult use of same.

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#148 11-01-2021 6:40pm

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It's a scam

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#149 12-01-2021 1:40pm

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You've exposed your email address there, just FYI.

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#150 18-02-2021 4:47pm

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Warning issued over sneaky DPD courier text message scam

Devious scammers are conning people out of their hard earned cash and also harvesting a slew of personal data from unwitting victims

Also posted in the DPD Thread.

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#151 17-03-2021 8:14pm

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JimmyCorkhill wrote: »

Looking to order something from New Balance website - value is around 180 euros.

How do I figure out where the item is being delivered from etc. to understand if I am likely to get hit for additional costs.

It is the nbshoesireland website but not sure if that means much.

Thanks

Have you tried contacting them directly and asking?

https://www.nbshoesireland.com/contact_us.html

They have a big advert on the website: -

'Made in Ireland'

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