/www.electronics-discounted-store.com a SCAM website or Not ?

cecilbro · 03-23-2007, 06:00 AM

please help me guys is this website for real ? they sell Panasonic TH-50PX60U 50 in.for $990.00 with free worldwide shipping ?

i have my money ready to transfer but need to know what you guys think about this website first ...

Thanks

Kuulei · 03-23-2007, 08:04 AM

researching the name and doesn't look good, a warning comes up with that site linked to fraudulent banks http://db.aa419.org/fakebankslist.php
just type in 'Galaxy' and you'll see it

nomaxim · 03-23-2007, 08:37 AM

Good find Kuulei,
http://db.aa419.org/fakebankslist.php?psearch=Galaxy&Submit=GO&psearch type=
Top of the list.
WhoIs info;

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Registrant:
Electronics Discounted Store
2301-61st Lane North
St. Petersburg, FL 33710
US
Domain name: ELECTRONICS-DISCOUNTED-STORE.COM
Administrative Contact:
Brock, Sheryl tomjonson888 @ yahoo.com
2301-61st Lane North
St. Petersburg, FL 33710
US
1 727-347-9662
Registrar of Record: TUCOWS, INC.
Record last updated on 11-Dec-2006.
Record expires on 11-Dec-2007.
Record created on 11-Dec-2006.

One year registration, free yahoo e-mail addy.

Using Whitepages.com reverse phone number look-up for 727-347-966 shows;

Quote:

Brock, S K
6534 34th Ave N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33710-2445
(727) 347-9662

Using Whitepages.com reverse adrress look-up shows;

Quote:

Brock, Charles B
2301 61st Ln N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33710-4133
(727) 381-3549

Google Earth shows 2301 61st Ln N to be a private residence.

BBB report for Galaxy Discount shows;

Quote:

Galaxy Discount, Inc
5525 Blanco Rd
San Antonio, TX 78216
Telephone: (210) 579-6774
www.electronics-discounted-store.com

Quote:

The Bureau develops a full report on a firm based on inquiry or complaint activity. This company first came to our attention in March 2007.

The phone number (210) 579-6774 matches the website 'Contact Us' info.
None of the address or phone number info matches up. I'd say that the WhoIs info is fake, and the Brocks are possibly victims of ID theft.

I'm also guessing by this, i have my money ready to transfer", that they want wire-transfer?

I concur with 'Artists Against 419'; Scam

flipper812002 · 03-23-2007, 12:49 PM

The first give away is they cant type english very well. The second is

Q - How do I pay for an order?

A - We only accept payments by MoneyGram. We do not accept credit cards because recently we had many frauds with this type of payment. Therefore we can no longer accept payment by credit cards for now.

Q - Why only MoneyGram?

A - Because this is the safest and fastest way to finish the deal with our customers.

So yes i concur stay away from them totally

nomaxim · 03-24-2007, 04:11 AM

The address in Texas doesn't pan out either;Whitepages.com

Quote:

21 Results matching "5525 Blanco Rd, San Antonio, TX"

None of them are Galaxy Discount, Inc.

One more for the list (Online Scam Stores - A list and guide) IMO.

Completely off topic, but what the hell is this;

Quote:

Izzy Sold It Corn
5525 Blanco Rd
San Antonio, TX 78216-6679
(210) 541-9084

Anyone care to guess at what this business sells.

flipper812002 · 03-24-2007, 12:54 PM

I'd guess computers since that address seems to be a postal service location.
Best spot to recive fraudlent payments. Also the computer guess is because above the corn is izzy's computers....lol

flipper812002 · 03-24-2007, 12:55 PM

I wonder should someone call the brocks and see if they know about this?

Kuulei · 03-25-2007, 04:41 AM

Looks like this "company" is one of those that enlist people, perhaps unsuspecting, to pick-up the Western Union, keep the agreed upon % and WT the balance http://pubcit.typepad.com/clpblog/20...e_web_act.html

All these posts have gotten them to the top of Google

sherrybrock@yaho · 03-26-2007, 07:59 PM

Do not do business with Galaxy Discount or www.electronics-discounted-store.com. THIS IS A SCAM!!!! I am Sheryl Brock. I got a call from a concerned Californian today telling me that this website is registered to my ownership - lists my mother's address and my deceased father as well... I HAVE NEVER HEARD OF THIS WEBSITE UNTIL FIFTEEN MINUTES AGO. I DO NOT NOR HAVE I EVER OWNED THIS BUSINESS. Someone has used my identity to create this scam. PLEASE DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH WHOEVER THIS IS. I am contacting the FBI with an identity theft complaint.

RedpawGraphics · 03-27-2007, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by sherrybrock@yaho

Do not do business with Galaxy Discount or www.electronics-discounted-store.com. THIS IS A SCAM!!!! I am Sheryl Brock. I got a call from a concerned Californian today telling me that this website is registered to my ownership - lists my mother's address and my deceased father as well... I HAVE NEVER HEARD OF THIS WEBSITE UNTIL FIFTEEN MINUTES AGO. I DO NOT NOR HAVE I EVER OWNED THIS BUSINESS. Someone has used my identity to create this scam. PLEASE DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH WHOEVER THIS IS. I am contacting the FBI with an identity theft complaint.

Company name: Galaxy Discount Inc.
Phone: (210) 579-6774
Fax: (210) 579-6774
E-mail: contact@electronics-discounted-store.com