SCAM site? check out their prices

Alucard400

Alucard400

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I found a site that sells an Xbox 360 for 249.95 and I have a friend who is interested in buying one. I've also seen the prices of other stuff on this site and it is ridiculous to me. It's too good to be true to me and the web address seems to change for this company often.
Now, I wanted to know if someone can sh ow me how to check a website to see if it is a scam. someone here on the forums knows how to do it and was wondering if he would show me and it could also help some of the people on here so they will not be screwed over by some stupid websites.


here is a link to the place i found

http://etrofield.com/home.php

DO NOT PURCHASE ANYTHING from this site.
 
Well. that isn't what i'm looking for. What you did is easy judgement. but what about sites that actually sell Xbox 360s for 379.99? or 349.99 and are not major retail/online stores? Some guy was able to check info on the company through their website or just by name and showed many things like when they opened or leased the webaddress. who is the administrator. the business address. etc.
 
They have the Bizrate logo at the bottom but I couldn't find the name when I searched. Too good to be true in my opinion. I would definitely purchase a PS3 for that price.
 
Has to be a scam, they are taking huge losses and a Wii for $20 off when they sell out almost instantly at full retail really seems suspicious
 
Qty SKU Product Price Total 1 SKU16252 Microsoft Xbox 360 Platinum... $249.95 $249.95

Subtotal:
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$249.95

Shipping:
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$9.99

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TOTAL:
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$259.94

sounds like a scam but who knows
 
[quote name='Alucard400']Well. that isn't what i'm looking for. What you did is easy judgement. but what about sites that actually sell Xbox 360s for 379.99? or 349.99 and are not major retail/online stores? Some guy was able to check info on the company through their website or just by name and showed many things like when they opened or leased the webaddress. who is the administrator. the business address. etc.[/quote]
What you're talking about is the WHOIS information. Usually I go to http://www.geektools.com/whois.php and type in the domain name (etrofield.com in this case).

The person listed as owning/running the domain is:
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, San-Serif] Lindsay Aarstad ([email protected])
+1.9144748103
Fax: -
5 Hamlet Way
Hopewell Jct., NY 12533

I would personally say it doesn't look legit, but it's up to you to make your own decision. Since the creation date (March 30) is less than a month ago, it's a pretty new site.

Also, keep in mind that just because someone has a picture on their website saying that they're certified or safe or anything like that, it doesn't mean anything. It's easy to simply steal the picture from a reputable site and put it on your own.
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Well, that WOULD be awesome to get that stuff at those prices, but I check, and every BDC Inc. listed except BDC Door, a garage door company, is un-associated with the Better Business Bureau, so it looks like a scam.

Edit: Actually maybe they aren't a scam, their prices on everything else seem adequate.
 
i clicked on the pricegrabber 5 star rating just took me to pricegrabber.com should of taken me to the review sections of the site thats pretty obvious that this site has a possibility of being a scam
 
[quote name='Alucard400']Well. that isn't what i'm looking for. What you did is easy judgement. but what about sites that actually sell Xbox 360s for 379.99? or 349.99 and are not major retail/online stores? Some guy was able to check info on the company through their website or just by name and showed many things like when they opened or leased the webaddress. who is the administrator. the business address. etc.[/QUOTE]

Its not easy judgement, its common sense. Have you ever heard of the site? Is there a reason to think this random site thats never been heard from has somehow brokered a special deal with all three game companies? Is there a thread on CAG, FW, SD, or any other deal site indicating its legit?

If you answered no to more than one of the above questions you deserve to lose your money in any transaction with said site.
 
[quote name='apokalipze2']In for 5 Wii's. Thanks OP:D[/quote]

I'm half asleep and just caught that Bush-to-devil .gif in your sig. Something about the devil is sticking in the back of my brain. Thanks. :bomb:

Nice animation though. :whistle2:#
 
Its a trap!


[quote name='T3kN']Alright, someone just buy from there and tell me if its legit or not. :p[/QUOTE]

Yes lets have a fellow cag order from them so they can lose there Identity. Your a little pushy you behind the site or something?
 
Do not buy anything from this site I was trying to purchase a 360 a few days ago from this site and they would not let me pay by creditcard they took my order and emailed me and said for me to send them a money order .and that as soon as they recieve the money order they will ship.Then I tried to email them,telling them thay that is not proper procedure and thier site wouldnot process my email in thier own contact us bar ,also thier phone number does not work iether.
 
[quote name='aliberry5983']Do not buy anything from this site I was trying to purchase a 360 a few days ago from this site and they would not let me pay by creditcard they took my order and emailed me and said for me to send them a money order .and that as soon as they recieve the money order they will ship.Then I tried to email them,telling them thay that is not proper procedure and thier site wouldnot process my email in thier own contact us bar ,also thier phone number does not work iether.[/quote]

why would you try. did u want to save that badly or were u curious
 
[quote name='T3kN']Alright, someone just buy from there and tell me if its legit or not. :p[/quote]

No, no, no...after you! I insist!!!
 
i wouldnt shell out this much cash on it so i would say nay

ps
if you type in the 800 # (800-507-0569)for their returns into google it pulls up this:

Financial Freedom, The Reverse Mortgage Specialists
1589 Upper Turtle Creek Road | Kerrville, TX 78028
830-249-4040 | 888-891-0979 | Fax: 800-507-0569
Web:

they are so advanced a fax machine does their returns...truely awesome
 
ps when looking into the BBB they are there but are not members and are listed as :
BDC, Inc.
PO Box 3043
Rock Hill, SC 29732-5043
Telephone: (866) 396-9885
Fax: (866) 396-9885
http://www.etrofield.com/home.php
Additional address:
4124 Celanese Rd.
Rock Hill, SC 29732

Principal: Angela Ford
Customer Contact: Angela Ford - (866) 396-9885
File Open Date: April 2007
BBB Membership: This company is not a member.
 
This site is NOT legit. I strongly urge everyone to NOT buy anything from there, and try to get them shut down or something.
 
My first rule on the internet, if it sounds to good to be true, its a scam. With the exception of Lion Games preorders it seems.

But this site reeks of fraud. Just tell your friend no site could afford to sell a 360 at a $200 loss per console. Its a scam, no more research is needed than that price being offered on a consistent basis.
 
The site isn't even working for me

You could always buy a 25 dollar visa gift card and buy a cheaper item on there....
 
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