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Have you been scammed/frauded by companies offering to sell Nintendo Wii but will only accept e-Money transfer
I was a victim of a fraud/scam by a company using the name datastarsinc.com, but once they had my money they took the site down and turned off their cell phones, then came back as startmediainc.com with new phone numbers. I have a lot of agencies on alert and was able to help at least two others that I know of not get ripped off. Are you a recent victim, please let me know so I can get your details to the authorities. I need to know what the name the person you were told to wire the money to is/was? What was the name of the person on the e-mail? And what name did the site use on the internet? Lets work together to shut these slimmy people down.
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You should be okay if you did not send any money. If you did an e-money transfer. Call them immediately and get it stopped. I have been in touch with them since Wed and have been giving them the names these guys, as it goes along. Yesterday they stopped someone elses money so it seems they are probably on top of it already, and may have stopped yours if you processed it. DO NOT GIVE THE SCAMMERS THE CONFIRMATION NUMBER, If you filled out a form with your SSN call e-money and the FBI immediately
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- 1 decade agoFavorite Answer
This company is a total fraud. I cannot understand how they can get away with this. I tried ordering a Wii from them months ago but when they asked for pre-paymant by wire transfer I said No Way! At the time they were operating under a different name. I ended up buying my Wii from Lowestdeal.com. Below is all the information you need to learn all about these con-artist.
BBB Reliability Report
The Better Business Bureau®
BDC, Inc.
PO Box 520
Del Rio, TX 78841-0520
Telephone: (877) 471-7991
Fax: (877) 765-6861 ext. 7
www.etrofield.com
www.worldcshop.com
www.altarcost.com
www.espocost.com
www.altasdeal.com
The BBB reports on members and non-members. If a company is a member of the BBB, it is stated in this report
BBB Definition:
report - A summary of activity reflected in a company's BBB file. Includes basic business background, BBB membership information, and Bureau complaint activity over the previous three years. Also reports may include any known government actions, advertising issues or other information that results from activity conducted by the BBB.
Principal: Mr. Carlos Trevino
Customer Contact: Mr. Carlos Trevino - (877) 471-7991
File Open Date: May 2007
BBB Membership: This company is not a member.
This company first came to our attention in May 2007. We are attempting to develop more information on the company. At the present time we do not have enough information to issue a full report
BBB Definition:
Customer Experience
The Bureau has recently received 9 complaints against this company. These complaints are currently pending the company's response.
Consumers allege they send money orders to a PO Box in Del Rio, TX to pay for electronics they have ordered from this company's website at www.etrofield.com, but they never receive their merchandise.
On May 4, 2007, the Bureau sent a cease and desist order to this company regarding their unauthorized use of the BBB Trademark. Although no response
BBB Definition:
no response - The company failed to respond to the complaint.
was received, the website www.etrofield.com is no longer up and running. However, the BBB's investigation has revealed the company changes websites every few days. The latest is www.worldcshop.com
Other websites used are:
www.worldtshop.com
www.bestdealnc.com
www.bestfieldstyle.com
www.goldetrostyle.com
www.emrofield.com
www.etroclub.com
www.altarcost.com
www.espocost.com
www.altasdeal.com
On May 11, 2007 the Bureau contacted Carlos Trevino regarding 9 pending complaints. According to Mr. Trevino, he answered an email job solicitation and is an employee of this company. According to Mr. Trevino, he entered into a collaborative contract with a company called DHL Mail Corp. He states his position was to act as a "shopping assistant" and receive money orders at his PO Box.
For any unresolved
BBB Definition:
unresolved - The company failed to resolve the complaint issues.
issues, consumers should file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission or seek legal advice.
This company also has an unsatisfactory report
BBB Definition:
report - A summary of activity reflected in a company's BBB file. Includes basic business background, BBB membership information, and Bureau complaint activity over the previous three years. Also reports may include any known government actions, advertising issues
BBB Definition:
advertising issues - Claims alleging print or electronic media advertised claims or practices misrepresent the service or product offer.
or other information that results from activity conducted by the BBB.
in South Carolina for failure to respond to complaints: http://www.charlotte.bbb.org/commonrepor...
8 months ago
- Anonymous1 decade ago
I used a site called startmediainc.com and people are saying it's a fake! What do I do? I already signed up and gave my phone number, address and name! I thought I was getting a Nintendo Wii for cheap there, but I guess ot! I didn't pay though! Will I be okay?