In my local paper, the L.A. times, I read an interesting article about scammers trying to advertise “refurbished” consoles for sale. I am one of the few i guess that still doesn’t have one of those next-gen consoles. According to the paper, scammers are selling a factory-refurbished Wii for $19.99, or an Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3 — including a one-year warranty and free shipping — for $34.99. That’s less than the price of a game remote.They were offered on several related websites, such as PS3-Bargains.com and ReurbishedWiis.com. The websites’ lists of frequently asked questions say the “slightly worn” systems are offered at such a low price — more than $150 less than anywhere else — because the site gets paid by sponsors “for every survey you fill out.” But customers are complaining that although their credit cards were billed, they never received the game consoles, let alone any surveys to complete. Surprised? Can’t say that I am. Heres a list of sites the L.A. times lists that you had better avoid (and i’m sure its nowhere near complete):
Sites that users have accused of not delivering game consoles and World of Warcraft software, according to the IC3:
consolesforless.com
consoles4less.com
gaming-plugins.com
gaming-strategies.com
refurbishedxbox360.com
1cheapps3.com
35dollarxbox360.com
360sforcheap.com
buyaxbox360online.com
buyxbox360s.com
cheapestplaystation3.com
cheapestwii.com
getacheap360.com
ps3-bargains.com
refurbishedxbox360s.com
refurbishedwiis.com
waycheap360.com
wiisforless.com
powerleveling-wow.com
wow-powerleveling.com
wow-advantage.com
wow-toolbox.com
I have to admit, as stupid as I now feel, I fell for this scam too. It just baffles me as to how they can get away with this, after, I’m sure a large number of people have been ripped off. That CAN’T be legal, in any way, shape, or form. I fell for it, simply because I saw the ad/link on a website that I have found to be very reputable, but not anymore. Is there anything that the numerous frustrated gamers can do to be refunded their money? If so, please let me know.
You might want to file a complaint to the FBI Internet Crime Center at http://www.ic3.gov/complaint/default.aspx
After I filed a complaint I received 2 weeks later a letter from the Attorney General fom my state. I also went to my bank to dispute the payment since I never received the merchandise. They will also be sending the letter from the Attorney General to help with the dispute.
i have ordered a ps3 refurbished online from consoles4less.com on 8-10-08 and i never have received it yet and its 10-23-08. I want to know whats going on with people trying to sell something and you never receive your items. That is a total SCAM! I am going to do something about it because thats stupid for someone selling something and you never get what you paid for. I want my money back and ill never ever buy nothing like that again online because its illegal to sell something when you never recieve it. i been keeping track of my order status and its says now its in jacksonville Fl. under inspection. -I WANT TO BE HEARD AND I WILL DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT IF I DONT RECIEVE IT-
I got ripoff too a ps3 and a xbox 360
Im still appy with a PS2 …way cheaper to get games these days !