Possible ID fraud for BOB seller

[kartell 10]

I recently came across this website: http://gadgetwarelimited.com/index.php?route=information/information&information_id=4

 

They claim that they are a BOB user under a different, but similar name (Gadget Warehouse) http://www.bidorbuy.co.za/seller/2187872/Gadget_Warehouse

 

Things just dont check out. BOB user is from CapeTown and the website address is listed as Bloemfontein. Also, alarm bells start going off once you see the cheap and unrealistic prices they claim on their website. Obviously a scam of some sort.

 

I posted it here to warn the BOB user that someone might be using your name and positive ratings to scam other people.

[jogesel 10]

The way they word certain things on their website makes me very suspicious. The English grammar they use is not quite right.

 

There are lots of complaints on Hellopeter.com about a company called Gadget Warehouse. Could possibly be the same. Apparently they have used several names on the Internet. They take orders and money for goods but don't supply any goods.

 

Street address just given as Nelson Mandela Drive Brandwag Road Bloemfontein. No number!

[qball 11]

Thank you. They are trying the same thing with woza online - please see warning notice here - http://support.bidorbuy.co.za/index.php?/News/NewsItem/View/69/buyers-beware---fraudulent-users-on-wozaonline

 

They set these websites up and then simply link to valid bidorbuy user account. Please DO NOT purchase from them.

[oaks and acorns 10]

Hi kartell, don't like the look of that link either (information...information&information!), where did you find it? McAfee reports the site/page as being suspicious and a risk to visit. You can download McAfee Site Report for your browser here: http://www.siteadvisor.com/

[kartell 10]

Hi kartell, don't like the look of that link either (information...information&information!), where did you find it? McAfee reports the site/page as being suspicious and a risk to visit. You can download McAfee Site Report for your browser here: http://www.siteadvisor.com/

 

found another suspicious site: http://www.gadgetcmp.com/contact-us-2-w.asp

[jogesel 10]

Very suspicious. They advertise the Play Station 4 for only R 3500.

[qball 11]

Please also be cautious about these sites:

 

http://gadgetszone.wozaonline.co.za

http://camera-hyper.wozaonline.co.za

http://gadgetmore.wozaonline.co.za

[Russalpcs 10]

Another site to watch out for

 

Please also be cautious about these sites:

 

http://gadgetszone.wozaonline.co.za

http://camera-hyper.wozaonline.co.za

http://gadgetmore.wozaonline.co.za

 

Hi there

 

One of my potential buyers found this site linking to me here on Bid or Buy - Electronic Point Limited ® - Home - please note they are fraudulently claiming to be me - as one can see some of the items they advertise are similar, but most are also obviously under priced. Another red flag is that the address given is in KZN, but the map shows EC!! I am based in Cape Town.

 

Thx

Russel

[qball 11]

Hi there

 

One of my potential buyers found this site linking to me here on Bid or Buy - Electronic Point Limited ® - Home - please note they are fraudulently claiming to be me - as one can see some of the items they advertise are similar, but most are also obviously under priced. Another red flag is that the address given is in KZN, but the map shows EC!! I am based in Cape Town.

 

Thx

Russel

 

Please report this to Woza Online using the Report Abuse link at the footer of their page

[Russalpcs 10]

Hi there

 

Done that - it just jumps to google and it took about 15 minutes to figure out how to complain with all the different options available - the wozaonline site is a free portal sponsored by Google and DTI to help new entrepreneurs get on the internet and unfortunately is not policed or vetted!

 

Russel

[qball 11]

Thanks, we aren't having much luck either. We have also reported this to Google South Africa and no one is really willing to take any action.

[Annie737 10]

There are 2 Nelson Mandela Avenues in Bloemfontein. Brandwag road??? Nope!!

[Russalpcs 10]

Hi all

 

Just an update on electronicpoint.wozaonline.co.za that was advertising as me - A client emailed me after being taken for R19000 and gave me a link to email details to - sitebuilder-support-southafrica@google.com

 

After a couple of emails between us, I got the site shut down!!!!!

 

Russel

[Vinyl Lady Decals 10]

Well done, I'm glad its shut down, this sort of thing is all too common on the web.