Scammed - what are my options? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Corolla · 06-19-2007, 07:14 PM

.

Zoneboy · 06-19-2007, 08:40 PM

Since you reside in Canada, The laws are probably different than those in the U.S.

How long has it been since you placed the order? Did they offer or did you ask for any type of tracking or insurance? I deal with Canadians alot and I've been told more than once that the mail can be really slow there.

Have you made any attempt to E-mail them about this and have you gotten any response? I'm assuming that you have but thought I'd ask anyway.

If you have their number, By all means call them if sufficient time has passed with no product.

TripperFan · 06-19-2007, 08:48 PM

Have you run a google on the company - does it come up and mention anything about anyone else being scammed? I did this with a couple of numbers that appeared on my call display and the comments about them were incredible.

I'd be really leary of it if I were you. I'll see what I can get on them locally for you.

TripperFan · 06-19-2007, 09:04 PM

It's really tough to tell. I Mapquested both addresses. The first appears to be a residence and the second a business likely. The phone number could be a cell number and that's why it's the same.
Funny they don't mention anything about Canada on that main website. It just doesn't make sense unless it's a clearing house, in which case, are you really saving money by purchasing through them?

I would check it out a little more. There's a lot of Asian gangs in the Scarborough area. They're also masters at credit card fraud and identity theft. Be very careful!

Corolla · 06-20-2007, 09:49 AM

That last sentence made me feel so much better, TripperFan.

What should I do now?

These are other people with problems

http://www.resellerratings.com/store/ModChipNow

Apparently nobody's order goes past processed, nor does mine. still on pending ;(

Edit: I am so paranoid. For some reason, the charge didn't go through okay in the first place YET so I called Mastercard and they put a lock on the account for 3 months. I got a VISA anyway, Mastercard customer support is downright rude.

TripperFan · 06-20-2007, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Le GoogelGuRu

That last sentence made me feel so much better, TripperFan.

What should I do now?

These are other people with problems

http://www.resellerratings.com/store/ModChipNow

Apparently nobody's order goes past processed, nor does mine. still on pending ;(

Edit: I am so paranoid. For some reason, the charge didn't go through okay in the first place YET so I called Mastercard and they put a lock on the account for 3 months. I got a VISA anyway, Mastercard customer support is downright rude.

As I mentioned in my PM, I've got to run out today, but will check that link you provided. Good thing you contacted M/C - at least with paying by credit card you can cancel it. I can't see that they would have to block the whole card for 3 months though - just that vendor from being able to charge anything. Odd - I've never had a problem with MasterCard.
We'll talk more when I get back.

Sorry to make you nervous there, but something doesn't seem right about this. Hope the purchase wasn't huge - no X-Boxes or anything!

Corolla · 06-20-2007, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TripperFan

As I mentioned in my PM, I've got to run out today, but will check that link you provided. Good thing you contacted M/C - at least with paying by credit card you can cancel it. I can't see that they would have to block the whole card for 3 months though - just that vendor from being able to charge anything. Odd - I've never had a problem with MasterCard.
We'll talk more when I get back.

Sorry to make you nervous there, but something doesn't seem right about this. Hope the purchase wasn't huge - no X-Boxes or anything!

It was only $60 or so but I like to fight back hard for my money.

I was thinking about one of those modded PS2s but I'm glad I decided against that. It also seems their site is offline, and it points to:

http://hostsalon.com/suspended.page/

Maybe my complaint worked...or they didn't pay their hosting fees?

Lex Luthor · 06-20-2007, 03:19 PM

It is quite possible that the company may have been shut down as well. The Mod chips are illegal and companies like Xbox and Sony are trying to shut these people down as the chips allow you to in effect burn a $50-80 game for less than $1. Just like the movie and record industry has been trying to shut this down. The gaming industry has found that they a losings millions also.

One other thing, the modded Xbox will work as long as you don't connect online. They have developed a program that will disable your Xbox if you are hooked up to LIVE with a modded Xbox, I would imagine it is only a matter of time before Sony comes out with a similar measure.

Internet buying has always been buyer beware but even more so with companies that are selling illegal items.

06-19-2007, 07:14 PM	#1
Corolla Member Senior Member Join Date: Dec 21, 2006 Location: Owen Sound, ON Posts: 2,376	Scammed - what are my options? .
	Last edited by Corolla; 01-07-2008 at 10:47 PM.

06-19-2007, 08:40 PM	#2
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,460	Since you reside in Canada, The laws are probably different than those in the U.S. How long has it been since you placed the order? Did they offer or did you ask for any type of tracking or insurance? I deal with Canadians alot and I've been told more than once that the mail can be really slow there. Have you made any attempt to E-mail them about this and have you gotten any response? I'm assuming that you have but thought I'd ask anyway. If you have their number, By all means call them if sufficient time has passed with no product.
	__________________ 'Twas The Night Before Christmas And All Through The Full House Not A Creature Was Stirring, Not Even Mighty Mouse. All My Children We're Nestled All Snug In Their Beds While Visions Of Sugarbakers Danced In Their Heads.

06-19-2007, 08:48 PM	#3
TripperFan In God's Arms Now Forum Star Join Date: Sep 14, 2003 Location: Heartbreak Ridge Posts: 12,086	Have you run a google on the company - does it come up and mention anything about anyone else being scammed? I did this with a couple of numbers that appeared on my call display and the comments about them were incredible. I'd be really leary of it if I were you. I'll see what I can get on them locally for you.
	__________________ If I don't see you in this world, I'll meet you in the next one.....don't be late James Marshall Hendrix Voodoo Chile The Forum Legend formerly known as TripperFan "religion is for people who are afraid of hell--spirituality is for people who have been through hell"---anonymous

06-20-2007, 09:49 AM	#5
Corolla Member Senior Member Join Date: Dec 21, 2006 Location: Owen Sound, ON Posts: 2,376	That last sentence made me feel so much better, TripperFan. What should I do now? These are other people with problems http://www.resellerratings.com/store/ModChipNow Apparently nobody's order goes past processed, nor does mine. still on pending ;( Edit: I am so paranoid. For some reason, the charge didn't go through okay in the first place YET so I called Mastercard and they put a lock on the account for 3 months. I got a VISA anyway, Mastercard customer support is downright rude.
	Last edited by Corolla; 06-20-2007 at 10:38 AM.

06-20-2007, 03:19 PM	#8
Lex Luthor I'm bringing Lexy back Senior Member Join Date: Jun 07, 2005 Location: The Great White North Posts: 2,374	It is quite possible that the company may have been shut down as well. The Mod chips are illegal and companies like Xbox and Sony are trying to shut these people down as the chips allow you to in effect burn a $50-80 game for less than $1. Just like the movie and record industry has been trying to shut this down. The gaming industry has found that they a losings millions also. One other thing, the modded Xbox will work as long as you don't connect online. They have developed a program that will disable your Xbox if you are hooked up to LIVE with a modded Xbox, I would imagine it is only a matter of time before Sony comes out with a similar measure. Internet buying has always been buyer beware but even more so with companies that are selling illegal items.
	__________________ I look forward to resuming our verbal judo - Lex Luthor It's a complicated world, Clark. Only the naïve view it in black and white - Lex Luthor Genevieve: "I underestimated you, Lex." Lex: "Well, that’s a common mistake." Lionel Luthor: "We don't need to play games, son." Lex Luthor: "Dad, games are all we got."

06-19-2007, 09:04 PM	#4
TripperFan In God's Arms Now Forum Star Join Date: Sep 14, 2003 Location: Heartbreak Ridge Posts: 12,086	It's really tough to tell. I Mapquested both addresses. The first appears to be a residence and the second a business likely. The phone number could be a cell number and that's why it's the same. Funny they don't mention anything about Canada on that main website. It just doesn't make sense unless it's a clearing house, in which case, are you really saving money by purchasing through them? I would check it out a little more. There's a lot of Asian gangs in the Scarborough area. They're also masters at credit card fraud and identity theft. Be very careful!