newtown_73
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Come across a video ads showing a nebula capsule projector by Anker at $79.
Clicked on the video, I was brought to a site which has full description of the above product with specifications and so on. What appeal to me is that the mode of payment is 'Cash on delivery'. Next I filled up the relevant details : name, address and mobile number and press the submit button. Immediately a window appear which states - Congratulations, Submit successfully with some message in mandarin saying that the goods ordered will be delivered 7-10 days time and the mode payment is cash on delivery. The deliverer with contact me thru call or message me before the delivery. There was'nt any contact number or email included for communications with the company. I did not receive any email confirming my purchase.
Unlike other online purchases which i had made with other online sales sites which have a page pop up to allow the buyer to review the item purchase and price + shipping cost, the address to send the item to. After checking that everything is correct then you proceed to click the 'confirm order button' and proceed to payment.
I began to realize that i might be a possible online purchase scam victim. I immediately googled the website which surprised me further. The website display only fashion wear, some handbags and there is no menu button for other products they offer. Also comments which said that "beware of this shop that the item delivered is not the same item the buyer bought. Do not buy from this shop, it cheat".
I am still awaiting for the delivery to be effected and feeling moody. I can only blamed it on my own foolishness.
What i am planning to do is:
1) Since it is COD, i will refuse payment if the cost is not $79. They may include hefty shipping cost which i was not informed earlier at point of making the purchase.
2) Insist that i open the parcel to check and ensure what is delivered to me is the correct item i ordered. If the delivery man refuse to my request, i will again refuse to pay and ask that the item be returned to the supplier.
3) If the dispute becomes nasty i will regretfully call the police.
I would to appeal to kind souls in forum to advice whether the above is justifiable and any other good advice to offer especially those who had similar experiences.
Thanking all in anticipation
regards
Clicked on the video, I was brought to a site which has full description of the above product with specifications and so on. What appeal to me is that the mode of payment is 'Cash on delivery'. Next I filled up the relevant details : name, address and mobile number and press the submit button. Immediately a window appear which states - Congratulations, Submit successfully with some message in mandarin saying that the goods ordered will be delivered 7-10 days time and the mode payment is cash on delivery. The deliverer with contact me thru call or message me before the delivery. There was'nt any contact number or email included for communications with the company. I did not receive any email confirming my purchase.
Unlike other online purchases which i had made with other online sales sites which have a page pop up to allow the buyer to review the item purchase and price + shipping cost, the address to send the item to. After checking that everything is correct then you proceed to click the 'confirm order button' and proceed to payment.
I began to realize that i might be a possible online purchase scam victim. I immediately googled the website which surprised me further. The website display only fashion wear, some handbags and there is no menu button for other products they offer. Also comments which said that "beware of this shop that the item delivered is not the same item the buyer bought. Do not buy from this shop, it cheat".
I am still awaiting for the delivery to be effected and feeling moody. I can only blamed it on my own foolishness.
What i am planning to do is:
1) Since it is COD, i will refuse payment if the cost is not $79. They may include hefty shipping cost which i was not informed earlier at point of making the purchase.
2) Insist that i open the parcel to check and ensure what is delivered to me is the correct item i ordered. If the delivery man refuse to my request, i will again refuse to pay and ask that the item be returned to the supplier.
3) If the dispute becomes nasty i will regretfully call the police.
I would to appeal to kind souls in forum to advice whether the above is justifiable and any other good advice to offer especially those who had similar experiences.
Thanking all in anticipation
regards