Is this a scam?

ijinlebambam

Hello forum. I want to buy a new Iphone and I came across this company on a search engine (Bizrate UK). its called andomobile. I am not allowed to post with a link but if you google the name the site pops up. I have tried to find info on them through UK Companies house registration checker but I can't find anything. I am also surprised that given their very low prices a google search or sites like MSE has no major info on them. Wary about parting with any money therefore I wanted to bring this to the attention of this sub-forum for advice or comments. They have been in touch with me by email trying a hardsell but surprisingly their listed contact number seems to be permanently engaged. Please help.

mark55man

without knowing any of the details - haven't you just answered your own question? if you are suspicious you should pass on it

with orange shortly to be offering iphones when o2 exclusive ends, I should think that you would be better waiting anyway

DarkConvict

If you don't trust them, if you have any doubt. Don't do it. Money saving tip one

hwdighton

Hi just thought i'd add my two pence here. I also thought about giving this website a tester and thought that seein as it has the paypal logo I would atleast have some protection, so I put in a order for a phone that was 75 but the site didn't take me to a payment section during the order. I emailed them and recieved a replay that said this"Hello Henry,

You can purchase a minimum of 3 pcs. The total price for 3 LG KP500 Cookie
is 225.00 GBP. I would strongly recommend purchasing the 10 units offer we
have for 650.00 GBP as the price is much lower and has delivery included.
You can make the payment by money gram. As soon as the payment is
confirmed the delivery is carried out by UPS and usually arrives in 2-3
days. A faster delivery time is possible next day but it will cost an
additional 35 GBP. Looking forward to your reply.

Matthew Carrey
Sales Support


I'm not saying it is a scam but it most certainly is suspect. I for one would love to buy 15 iphones of them for that price but I for one think it's too good to be true

RDMD

hwdighton wrote: »

Hi just thought i'd add my two pence here. I also thought about giving this website a tester and thought that seein as it has the paypal logo I would atleast have some protection, so I put in a order for a phone that was 75 but the site didn't take me to a payment section during the order. I emailed them and recieved a replay that said this"Hello Henry,

You can purchase a minimum of 3 pcs. The total price for 3 LG KP500 Cookie
is 225.00 GBP. I would strongly recommend purchasing the 10 units offer we
have for 650.00 GBP as the price is much lower and has delivery included.
You can make the payment by money gram. As soon as the payment is
confirmed the delivery is carried out by UPS and usually arrives in 2-3
days. A faster delivery time is possible next day but it will cost an
additional 35 GBP. Looking forward to your reply.

Matthew Carrey
Sales Support


I'm not saying it is a scam but it most certainly is suspect. I for one would love to buy 15 iphones of them for that price but I for one think it's too good to be true

I don't think you have any protection if you make any payment by Moneygram. If phones not delivered you have no leg to stand on...beware!

ronald208

Jurisdiction Law and Venue:

Any legal action brought against Andomobile.net ("Ando Mobile") shall be governed by the laws of the State of Durham without regard to its conflict of law principles. You agree that Durham will be the sole jurisdiction and venue and you hereby irrevocably and unconditionally consent and submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts over any suit, action or proceeding arising out of use of this website.

Where is the State of Durham?

Another American site pretending it is in the UK?

Don't touch it with a barge pole

Bigcammy

Sorry, but this screams scam to me, especially as they recommend payment by Moneygram. You'll get nothing in return for your money and will have no protection via Moneygram. Do as Ronald208 says.

macman

ronald208 wrote: »

Where is the State of Durham?

Another American site pretending it is in the UK?

Don't touch it with a barge pole

It's in Delaware. Lots of US companies are registered in Delaware as the taxes are lower there and the regulation minimal, doesn't mean the company actually is based there-it's just a legal requirement to maintain a mailing address there. Could be anywhere.

Premier_2

Hall St., Barnard Castle, Durham, DL12 8JB, Great Britain. Ando Mobile Limited

A quick check on the Companies House database shows no such company exists.

AVOID!!!

timmmers

Not exactly a secure shopping cart either is it ? :rotfl:

Someone else is interested in these people in a similar way it seems too.

http://www.phishtank.com/phish_detail.php?phish_id=840669 it not a phish
http://www.fraudwatchers.org/forums/showthread.php?t=35406 watch that to see if that guy gets his.

t

negg

A quick check on the Companies House database shows no such company exists.

Companies House only list Ltd and PLC companies, so if the business is a sole trader or partnership it will not show up. It doesn't mean they are not genuine.

Having said that, if you are suspicious, then it might be better to buy from somewhere you trust, especially on that kind of item.