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jeanod
jeanod Posts: 295 Forumite
Hi Has anyone ever heard of Rek Mobile, What sort of company are they, I have googled but cant find any infomation. Thanks for any help.
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  • jeanod
    jeanod Posts: 295 Forumite
    Thanks found that but wondered if site was genuine as prices seem so cheap. also says you can pay by pay pal but then it wants you to pay with bank transfer.
  • flashg67
    flashg67 Posts: 4,126 Forumite
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    Website info here - http://webwhois.nic.uk/cgi-bin/whois.cgi?query=rekmobile.co.uk&submit=Lookup

    Not been registered long and registered address is different to that on the website - not sure if that means anything though.

    I'd be wary of any business not accepting 'secure' payment methods though - I'd have to ask why they didn't want to do this.

    How cheap are the prices - if they're too cheap, it's probably to good to be true!

    NB - free shipping on oreders over £1000 - what an offer!
  • pull62
    pull62 Posts: 61 Forumite
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    I would be very wary, they are offering ten ipad 2's for £1750...stupidly cheap???
  • grumbler
    grumbler Posts: 58,629 Forumite
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    edited 27 December 2011 at 8:26PM
    jeanod wrote: »
    ... it wants you to pay with bank transfer.
    This says it all. A bank transfer is a clear sign of con.

    E.g. Techlet.co.uk SCAM site!
  • DrR1pper
    DrR1pper Posts: 1 Newbie
    edited 13 January 2012 at 10:41AM
    REKMOBILE.CO.UK IS A SCAM!!! BEWARE!!!

    Ontop of what others have mentioned about the various dubious looking aspects to the site and how it operates, yes people....it is most definitely a scam!!!

    It is extremely clever to have a telephone contact number on every page to trap any potential visitors with a false sense of trust. Only if you look more closely, it reveals itself to be an 11 digit telephone number! If you call their number it just leaves you in a never ending dial tone and you never reach a person, day or night, nor some form of answering machine. UK numbers mostly come in 10 digits only. There are exceptions but never above 10 but only exist as 7,8 and 9 digits long.

    They have the massively low price on apple products only because it has the highest demand and to try and curb suspicion, it hosts a variety of other non-apple yet mainstream products that are at correct retail value....all part of the scam mechanism people.

    Since this is my first ever post on this form (trying to warn people of this extremely well done scam site!) i cannot post a link.

    Just type in "uk telephone number length" into google and check the wiki page for more details.
  • Both my numbers are 11 digits
  • Tony5101
    Tony5101 Posts: 1,589 Forumite
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    DrR1pper wrote: »
    Just type in "uk telephone number length" into google and check the wiki page for more details.

    I would suggest that you read the page a little closer.
    The 10 digits quoted on the headline of this page is AFTER the initial ZERO.
    In the main, UK land lines (including the area code) have 11 digits.
    There are a few exceptional areas that only have 10 digit numbers, but these places are now very much the minority.
  • I write to Sam Jacob something by mail. This is the conversation:

    Me: May I have some information about your website?

    Sam: Hello Marco,

    Happy to know you are interested in our company products. Please tell
    me which models you are interested in and what quantities and I will
    assist you further. All products are original 100% ( not clones ),
    brand new, sealed and unlocked ( can be used on any GSM network in
    your country ), with 1 year international warranty by manufacturer and
    all accessories included. In the event of the products arriving
    malfunction or getting broken you can return them free of charge for
    an exchange or a full refund. This is available 30 days since order
    confirmation date. You can pay us by bank transfer. 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 45 GBP. Let me know if you want to order. I
    will be expecting your reply.

    Me:You write on your website also paypal payment. Why I can't use it?

    Sam:Hello Marco,

    We're sorry but paypal is no longer accepted due to complaints made out to
    our company for the delays in ordering when using this payment method. All
    products can be paid by bank transfer. Let me know if you are interested in
    ordering.

    Me:How many time are on web? Because I can't find any information about you and your sales.

    Sam:Hello Marco,

    We have over 2 years experience in selling electronic products on the
    Internet.

    Me: I can't find any opinion or comment or feedback about your site and sales.
    Is it possible in two years of work?

    Sam:Hello Marco,

    I think we do our job well enough, that's the secret.
  • grumbler
    grumbler Posts: 58,629 Forumite
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    Tony5101 wrote: »
    I would suggest that you read the page a little closer.
    The 10 digits quoted on the headline of this page is AFTER the initial ZERO.
    In the main, UK land lines (including the area code) have 11 digits.
    There are a few exceptional areas that only have 10 digit numbers, but these places are now very much the minority.
    The number on the website is 0191 2329 3782. It is 12 digits with 0 or 11 without 0.
    My number is 11 with 0 or 10 without.
    marcopale wrote: »
    I don't know
    Really? It looks perfectly clear to me.
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