As suggested here, this thread will be a megathread to ask whether a particular site is legitimate.
Any individual posts will be merged into here, in the future.
[Megathread] Is This Site Legit/Real?
hamza23 on 02/09/2021 - 12:18
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Ha. About $300. Buying 4 of the similar stocked items gave a 15% discount which was the big kicker!
Did you end up buying? Might consider 151 as well from them
@cyrax83: Not yet. Haven't had any confirmation on the legitimacy of it yet. Prices are so tempting and PayPal is available. Should be fine I guess?
@CustardShot: Let me know what you find. I did a google street search and they do seem to have a store front
Wouldn't it be better waiting once in hand and for sales? Apparently there is going to be lots of stock
Service Value Approximate Age Website hosting CloudFlare ~5 years Domain Synergy Wholesale ~7 years Store Address U4, 579 Kessels Rd, Macgregor Q 4109, Australia ABN Possibly 28990189694? 14 Oct 2015 ABN not listed on their website and no .au domain so not sure on that front.
Looks like an established business, though make sure you pay with PayPal/Protection just in case. It's only a 14hr drive for you to their store front, so maybe a weekend road trip?
Yes, they are legitimate business. I've bought a few things from them before.
Interesting that you bring this up almost three months after it was asked. Do you work for them?
Hey so I can actually confirm they're real! They didn't have enough stock of what I ordered, so they refunded the stuff that they didn't get stock of and shipped out the stuff they got enough stock of. This was all the 151 pokemon cards set, so I can't speak on any of their other items, but they fulfilled my order as best they could, I guess.
Is jackdeal.com.au legit?
Grey import at the very least. They're based in HK
Merged from Anyone Heard of OZReviews.au. Is This Site Legit?
Has anyone heard of this site ozreviews.au? Seems to be like Choice.
I saw they awarded best multipurpose tiles to flexspec.com.au in 2023 but can't find the article.
Merged from Is this Tour Company in Indonesia Legit?
Hi guys, I was browsing the web for deals to Komodo Island in Indonesia and discovered this website:
https://lestacworld.com/tour/8-days-bali-and-komodo-island-t…
How can I be 100 percent sure this is not a scam?
How can I be 100 percent sure this is not a scam?
Book the tour and see if it eventuates
Looks like standard middle-man travel agent that’s probably charging you 10/20/50% extra, then deferring to another local company and taking the difference.
There’s no guarantees in these countries.
Yerr but,yerr but THE Best place to crowd fund from (back to Oz) when you crack your Bintang drenched head on the curb.
An endless honeypot of $$$ on tap to rescue your uninsured or under insured arse.
( It pays if you have tatts and know or are an influencer,too)
Read the FAQs?
We are a legal entity in Indonesia. We are a legal license holder in Indonesia with the name "LestacNora Bali". There are no mediators between Lestacworld Holiday Planners and the real service that is given to you. This way, we keep a check on quality and prices. **Company License number in Indonesia: 0706220061383 **We have already served more than 13000 travellers.
Now you just need to hit google or ask the question at an Indo official source about the number and answer the thread title.
Indonesia is full of dodgy operators who can't wait to separate a fool from his money. When I went to Komodo in 2012, I simply flew to Labuan Bajo from Bali and organised tours after I got there. It was pretty easy to do and way cheaper. Komodo and Rinca were very touristy and that was then so I can't imagine how worse it's gotten now. All the dragons on the island seemed to congregate near the main pier where I saw Indonesian tourists feeding them snacks. Apparently the animals have become accustomed to it. The beaches on some of the other nearby islands were much better to check out.
Merged from Is Quantum AI just another scam?
I see an advert about quantum AI and was wondering if it was easy as they say to make money or is it just a total scam?
Has anyone here invested in it?
If it sounds too good to be true it probably is.
If it sounds too good to be true it probably is.
Yep. Generally sound advice to follow whenever dealing with finance stuff.
Another good piece of advice would be to avoid anything that's trying to get you to buy it by using a bunch of buzzwords stuck together (e.g. "Quantum", "AI").
Yes.
Quantum AI is not a scam , but algo trading bot investment is likely a scam.
Have to wonder why they wouldn't just keep it a secret if it really was a reliable way to make money. Or exclusively provide it to people like Buffet for 50 million dollars each.
Lol just google "quantum ai" and see how many sites come up saying "official website"
Wow…
Merged from Verification of eBay Seller's Authenticity
Is there any way to verify if items from this eBay seller are genuine? I am planning to buy a Seagate IronWolf Pro 12TB from the seller.
Yes
The items listed are in loose packaging, and 'Pro' is not mentioned in the prominent heading at the top but is only found in the small description underneath.
Is that a seller from China reporting that the item is Made In China when the real ones are Made in Thailand?
Yes, their profile is in China in the profile about section.
Yes, they are made in Thailand, as we experienced during the floods some decade ago now.
and the cherry on top..
Postage:
Free eBay Standard. See detailsfor delivery
Located in: Australiawhich is a violation of eBay site rules to post an incorrect location. (eBay won't do anything about it of course, can't expect them to enforce their own rules.. but hey, worth noting)
Is there such thing as a fake Seagate?
There are fake military jet parts… so think about it.
Merged from Anyone bought from this eBay seller (mujitech8)?
They’re selling hard drives for considerably cheaper than others which seems sus, but they have plenty of positive feedback.
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/314852409492
From seller profile
Location: China
Red flag from me.
Yeah, plenty of red flags, and I just noticed that the post before mine was for the same seller (albeit with a different number at the end of their name). How could they have so many positive reviews if their products were fake?
Fake reviews? Fake accounts? By all means roll the dice if you think it’s worth.
I applied for a job at Freiya.com.au through seek. I didn’t attend an interview at their premises but did it over the phone however got the job and they asked for all my identification details eg the typical paperwork needed when applying as a support care worker eg driver license , etc employee details.
They said there was a job a week after then said there wasn’t a job when the day got closer. Then I decided to check if they are ndis registered and they are not but they do have a company . I messaged them that I couldn’t find them in ndis registered and they didn’t reply. Also they registered me on shiftcare app and after asking them the questions I cannot access the shift care app.
So I’m now afraid they have all my identification to use if they are scammers .
So can someone check if these company is legit ?https://abr.business.gov.au/ABN/View?id=91273360945
Random sole trader running it
Contact address is some random house
Google reviews seem suss
thanks for that, it does seem suss, I contacted seek and questioned about this company last week and waiting for their reply. Im just so worried my whole identification especially as a support worker you have to give drivers license, car comprehensive insurance, vehicle rego, superannuation, tax file number, police check numbers, working with children check, bank account details, everything has been exposed.
https://files.ozbargain.com.au/upload/255280/107699/sca.png
If it looks and smells like a scam then probably is one. There's a mobile number as contact, no registered ABN, address is fake, reviews are terrible and prices too good to be true.
From their About Us page
Sunpurs is a dynamically growing consumer electronics online store.
It is made up of people with many years of experience in the electronics industry, gained from working for both international consumer electronics chains and Australia's largest electronics distributors. Our team members are long-time practitioners of the e-commerce industry.
Lantre's offer includes electronic devices from manufacturers known for their reliability. We sell laptops, desktops, tablets, smartphones, monitors, multifunctional devices, game consoles and accessories. We are particularly fascinated by Apple products, which is why you will find a complete range of this brand in our offer.
We are passionate about constantly developing our knowledge of the latest technological innovations. We are happy to share our knowledge and help you choose equipment according to your needs and expectations. We will show you the functional and useful advantages of the proposed solutions. We will help you select products that will enhance the prestige of their users.
We offer our products at the best prices to satisfy our customers.
We organize promotions, offering electronic equipment at very attractive conditions. We are constantly developing and expanding our offer with other novelties, ensuring the widest possible choice and constant access to the latest technologies, taking into account the needs of our customers.
That's three mismatching business names. None of them are even close.
Avoid like the plague!
Nah seems legit
Merged from Is Streetwiseaus a Scam Website?
I found a tissot prx for a low price on 'Street wise Australia' but noticed they have very limited online presence and reviews… Certainly never heard of them before. Whois doesn't have any info either.
Website is here https://streetwiseaus.com.au
Has anyone ordered from them before? Are they a scam?
Oh come on lol
What? I'm asking a legitimate question
Buy 2 just in case 1 doesn't arrive 🤞
Buy 3 just in case 2 don't arrive.
This makes more sense. Cheers
No number, no address, social media lacking
But ACN checks out 632059502 (https://abr.business.gov.au/ABN/View?id=632059502) and domain registered under Registrant Contact Name: Kurt Roden
Conclusion: Prob some guy in vic reselling items as a side hussle. But buy with caution, don't be surprised if your goods dont show up
Thanks mate, appreciate your insights.
Better to steer clear I think.
Yup I would definitely avoid, their products have fake all 5 star reviews.
Their Instagram latest post was like from 33 weeks prior
All stock photos
Use paypal if possible.
What an ironic name for the "store".
Merged from Have You Ever Used MyDeal.com? Is It Trustworthy?
I can’t seem to work it out as far as legitimacy goes.
I’ve been chasing some headphones for a while now, after a quick google to check sales i found the cheapest by woolworths (weird?) but sold via mydeal.com
After a quick search of mydeals website i found the headphones $20 cheaper again + $10 off for purchases over $75.
Is it a website i can trust to pull the trigger on this purchase?
Any help/experiences would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers!
MyDeal is now owned by Woolworths group.
https://www.smartcompany.com.au/finance/mergers-and-acquisit…
They are a marketplace (like Kogan) so your experience will vary depending on who sold you the item.
Thats what i read too.
But as far as the seller goes it says sold by mydeal.
Which can either be a good or bad thing i guess.
Are they known for grey imports?
I bought the Ergoduke Office Chair from Mydeal last year and they were pretty good. Delivery was fairly quick.
depends if you like to keep your personal data confidential.
Hey Ozbargain community.
Is honeygain.com a legit website for making money online by using spare bandwith?Merged from Anyone know of or bought from www.newbikes-au.com.
While looking for a womens budget bike either a commute or mountain bike I came across the above site. Bikes heavily discounted. Is this a scam site? I could not find out any info to give me comfort so I contacted PayPal as site is a merchant too see if they are on their radar from people claiming purchase protection. Well that was useless they just said buy it and if there is a problem they may reimburse and directed me to the T&C's.
Missed out on the Factory 27.5 inch bike but that would have been ideal…I think.
https://www.newbikes-au.com/
A bicycle for $100? Seems dodgy.
Our school system is completely failing us.
wtf?
What don't you understand? If you can't figure out that is a scam site just from the web address, let alone the pricing, we have a serious problem teaching critical thinking, or basic life skills, in this country.
You should buy a Ferrari from my website, only $10k. It's cheapferrari-au.notscam
Word of advice, don't. Note that this is not a true Australian domain. Also, if you even end up getting anything, you will get what you pay for which is likely to be scrap.
97 dollars for Carbon Alloy Composite (random bike I checked) is a huge red flag, note that there are brake levers that cost more than 97 dollars, soo this doesn't make sense
Also $300 e-bikes. Huge red flags for me to…as there are lots of bike riders here thought I check to see if anyone has come across them.
Their contact page says their address is:
6 Purcell Place
HEIFER STATION NSW, Australia
2460- Likely fake address, as there are two separate addresses shown.
- The Suburb/Post Code shows rural farming.
- The websites DNS has been active for 7 months.
- There is no ABN listed.
- There is no phone listed.
- It is not an AU domain.
Checked that as well. Also checked 'scam website checkers' but no red flags reported.
Yet :)
Almost definitely a scam, but for that price I'd buy it on CREDIT CARD and charge back if required.
That is why I contacted paypal, said I think scam site and they just said buy it and if there is an issue lodge buyers protection claim. The next question is has anyone had success with paypal reimbursement?
Hey guys, I've never come across this site before, whenever I search for the best price of Nexgard Spectra chews.
Does anyone know if this is a legit site? It solely sells tick and flea preventatives.
Fleapacks.com.au
Service Value Approximate Age Website hosting Webair Internet Development Company Inc. via AWS ~2 Months Domain Domain Directors (Melbourne IT, Instra, TPP, etc) ~2 Months ABN 35739329194 18 Nov 2013 Entity Type Sole Trader Business Name LIU, ZIXIAN Business Location (website) Unknown Potential other websites: petbucketwholesale.com jetpet.com petbucket.com petbucketmobile.com puppyandme.com blondeberry.com petcollarz.com generalpaws.com carpanda.com.au & dozens more.
Due to the amount of websites and the lack of business information, I'd stay clear. It is likely that they're just a dropshipper as they state that on their website that they source from around the world so packaging might be different. So, it's likely they're sourcing these from a cheaper country and sending out from there. Gamble with quality control? Who knows!
Yeah, I just put an order through with PetPA instead. Don't want to gamble with my dog's welfare.
Merged from https://caffevibe.shop/ is this a scam
I want to buy coffee machine and came across this website. Have you ever bought anything from this page, not sure whether it is a scam
im not clicking that…describe it to me. or an ms paint diagram if you have time
it’s a shopping page like appliance online, with detail of product, shopping cart, check out, just the price is cheaper
i chat with them, they said shipping is in 1-2 days, price is USD. I asked for an ABN but they didn’t know what ABN is
Even the website address looks like scam…
yes looks like it, but the page has been on for months since i search for product
110% scam or your money gone. Guaranteed
If you have to ask…
I looked up their address on google maps, you decide.
I also went to their site and it kinda matches the premises, didn't see anything about prices being in USD though?
Might be dodgy or might be just some young guy trying to get ahead by operating out of his garage?Place an order and let us know what happens, use paypal so if you don't get the item at least you can get a refund.
They are selling the profitec pro 600 for $1679 while JetBlackEspresso are selling it for $3999. Kinda rings alarm bells to me.
thanks, the USD is only known when i chat with them, it didn't show up on the website on currency
That address is showing as "4th Generation Rehabilitation Clinic"
lols it does to. :)
Nah go for it
/s
did you buy from them?
Yes. Delivered in 5 days. Awesome products. FFS.
@MS Paint: Even threw in a half hearted no eye contact handy j without being asked. Good guy. 10/10 would recommend.
Lmao
/s means end sarcasm
Looks pretty dodgy. If you need to ask, you probably shouldn't.
What research have you done yourself? Tried calling? Checked the address? Checked online review sites such as trustpilot?
i chat with them, didn’t feel right as they said they shipped within 1-2 days, but charged in USD and had no idea about ABN
Must be dodgy as Malwarebytes does not allow the page to be retrieved
thanks, i guess i wont buy from them
https://www.ja2go.com/products/pokemon-tcg-scarlet-violet-15…
99c cheaper than Game Traders
Wouldn't really say they were considerably cheaper…
Another set was only $3 cheaper than JB Hifi. which could be reduced through discounted gift cards.
How much are you going to spend?!!