scammed twice

mandybarr

https://penguinelectronics.co.uk/cart/complete


http://www.classicbootsuk.com/


Just a warning for you all. I've been scammed twice in one week. Bought an xbox online at penguinelectronics, they've now vanished without trace, and also bought a pair of uggs that are fake, at classicboots.
Please be wary out there....if a deal seems too good to be true, it usually is.

marliepanda

Penguin Electronics is registered as an Indian company. Obviously I cannot see the website I would imagine there were suspect things about it.

The prices are suspect already on the Ugg site, and just reading the FAQ the English is so weird its obvious it is not an English/Australian site.

You really need to be more vigilant when buying from these sites. The Ugg one is very obviously fake.

no1catman

After watching 'Fake Britain' on TV it's quite frightening what is 'faked' out there.


Anything you buy on-line - I would only but from somewhere that has a High street premise - but it must be their website.


Beware of buying anything on-line that has to have a safety mark - whether for furniture or clothing.
Likewise, maybe more expensive but try to stick Original Equipment on such things as brake parts for your car - the stopping distance on a fake pad could be another 30 feet - certainly don't buy on-line from some trader on ebay!!

mandybarr

I know, and I'm usually very vigilant, but my minds been on other things and obviously I didn't pay attention. Just don't fall for it like I did. Hindsight's a bloody wonderful thing.

robatwork

This may help you and hopefully others in future. Takes about 10 seconds to do a whois search on a domain name, which is advisable for any website that you aren't 100% sure of or haven't used before:

https://whois.icann.org/en/lookup?name=classicbootsuk.com
has warning bells everywhere

http://www.nominet.uk/whois/?query=penguinelectronics.co.uk#whois-results

gives you a name and starting address to which address a court claim to get a refund. Only just registered is the warning bell here.

shaun_from_Africa

marliepanda wrote: »

Penguin Electronics is registered as an Indian company. Obviously I cannot see the website I would imagine there were suspect things about it

It's probably this lot:
http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:vue_Va_co7EJ:https://penguinelectronics.co.uk/catalog/xbox-one/xbox-one-1tb-console&hl=en&gl=us&strip=0&vwsrc=0


https://beta.companieshouse.gov.uk/company/09850165

SnowTiger

mandybarr wrote: »

https://penguinelectronics.co.uk/cart/complete


http://www.classicbootsuk.com/


Just a warning for you all. I've been scammed twice in one week. Bought an xbox online at penguinelectronics, they've now vanished without trace, and also bought a pair of uggs that are fake, at classicboots.
Please be wary out there....if a deal seems too good to be true, it usually is.

How did you pay?

Credit or debit card? Chargeback or Section 75 might help.

Keep_pedalling

To be scammed once may be regarded as a misfortune, to be scammed twice looks like carelessness.

(With apologies to Oscar Wilde)

stephenliverpool1

As Trump would say must be a mus so no sympathy.

Byee lol !

Pollycat

I've bought UGGs before and did some research into fake/genuine boots.
From the UGGAustralia website:

http://counterfeit.uggaustralia.co.uk/

How can I ensure that the UGG product I purchased is authentic and not counterfeit?
The presence of counterfeit products in the marketplace is an unfortunate reality for many luxury brands including UGG Australia. Though we aggressively pursue removal of this product through various means, please be aware that there is still counterfeit product being offered to consumers primarily through online websites, auction sites and trade boards. If you see any advert for ‘Cheap UGGs’ or UGGs selling at low prices, they are likely to be counterfeit and not authentic UGG Australia products. The production of our genuine UGGs requires care and high-quality material invested into each item. As well as being fashionable and highly desirable, UGGs are durable and resilient.
If you are viewing UGG Australia product online anywhere other than uggaustralia.co.uk, uggaustralia.fr, uggaustralia.nl. uggaustralia.eu or uggaustralia.com, and the domain name includes "UGG", or any variation of this word, or includes one of our style names in the domain address, e.g. "Baileybutton", you can assume the product is counterfeit. If you do not buy UGG product from one of the aforementioned sites or one of our authorised retailers listed in our list of Authorised Retailers you should assume you are purchasing counterfeit product.
We understand that authenticity is important and valued by you our customer. Here are some details about our products and the differences between a fake and an authentic UGG piece. Our aim is to combat you from fraud.
Our UGG boots are made with the finest Twinface sheepskin, Grade A sheepskin is dense and soft, providing comfort and durability, creating boots that can go the distance, lasting for years. Counterfeit boots, although cheap, are not dependable and will fall apart quickly. Common differences between an UGG Australia boot and a counterfeit are inadequate stitching; no raised or embossed UGG logo on the underside of the boot, and a rigid sole, ineffectively substituting the trademark flexible technology UGG boots possess. If you would like to find out more about how we make our UGG Australia Boots, visit this page.
To ensure that you are getting an authentic product you should purchase from one of the following locations:

• www.uggaustralia.co.uk - for delivery to the United Kingdom
• www.uggaustralia.fr - for delivery to France
• www.uggaustralia.nl - for delivery to the Netherlands and Belgium
• www.uggaustralia.eu - for delivery to the rest of Europe
• www.uggaustralia.com - for delivery to the United States
• One of our stores
• An authorised retailer (i.e. John Lewis)
• 0808 234 0990 – UGG Australia Customer Service

We have put together a list of recommended online and offline retailers to aid you with your purchase. These retailers have been carefully selected by UGG Australia and will only stock our authentic items.
If product is purchased from unauthorised sources we will not accept the product for exchange/refund or warranty replacement. We will also not assist with disputes relating to such purchases. Unfortunately, there are thousands of sites claiming to be authentic product. Please make sure that you check the site on our counterfeit page prior to ordering. View our Counterfeit Education site and use our website lookup tool.

robatwork

Pollycat wrote: »

I've bought UGGs before and did some research into fake/genuine boots.
From the UGGAustralia website:

http://counterfeit.uggaustralia.co.uk/

An authorised retailer (i.e. John Lewis)

Don't they mean eg. John Lewis? This implies the only authorised retailer is John Lewis.