Gearxsmall is it a scam?

[drdeeb]

I recently found this website with "too good to be true" prices on several items. There are several indications this site is a scam, but it does accept credit cards. I was just wondering if anyone knew for sure.

 

Thanks

[sadmom5]

do you have a link?

[Kara1204]

Gearxsmall.com asks for an authorized password. I think I will avoid this one??? Unless OP has a different link....

[USC Becca]

general rule of online deals - If it sounds too good to be true, it almost always is :)

 

Second rule - If in doubt, check resellerratings.

 

In this case, the link is: http://www.resellerratings.com/store/GearXS. And the answer is (shockingly ) not good.

[rhk4360]

The review you posted is for a different site, not sure if they are directly related because the site the original poster is talking about is http://gearxs-mall.us.com/ which I found some really hot deals on, but the catch is you have to spend at least $500. I'd really like to know if this site is legit, seems doubtful though.

[rhk4360]

definitely avoid...

http://www.ripoffreport.com/reports/ripoff233201.htm

[Kara1204]

definitely avoid...

http://www.ripoffreport.com/reports/ripoff233201.htm

 

I think this says it all........

http://www.smileypad.com/v224/Feelings/Doh3.gif

[Wolfman Hank]

I am refering to website: gearxsmall.us.com; a different site than gearxsmall.com.

The former is gone; the latter seems genuine, but still worth avoiding!

 

The first one looks like a scam, smells like a scam, and walks like a scam!

 

I don't know if "Business Manager" Zack Stephens, 145 5th Ave, NY, NY 10151 is on his way up to Sing Sing (i.e., up the river), yet; but at least this website is no longer around.

 

Maybe someone can drop-by and knock on his door and get some further info!

I would not wait for a return Email, though.

 

(The above address is where he wanted me to "wire money"!) I got this info by using a phony SSN and agreeing to pay by check.

I immediatly got an order acknowledgement with a sob story about "problems with the bank processor and merchant account".

 

I sent out several reports, and poof, the website is gone!

 

Just Be VERY Alert!

 

o Never even respond when a website asks for your SSN (for security reasons). They cannot check the number you might give, anyhow; so how can they be interested in protecting their security?

 

o Never send financial info, like a credit card # over a non-secure link (i.e., not https )

 

o Never even give your credit card # before you see a personalized invoice for the TOTAL COST.

 

Scarry, though; this was a pretty slick looking website!

I think even the BBB Logo with a personalized "Reliability Profile" was bogus!

[MelissaS]

Wow, what a scam!