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Scammers operating in Shopee

Post by abbby » Sat, 09 Nov 2024 8:53 am

Please be careful when you buy online on Shopee...
My encounter with Shopee overseas China seller was for a Christmas tree which never arrived yet they would put in remarks item has been delivered. Anyone encountered similar experiences on Shopee ? :(
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Re: Scammers operating in Shopee

Post by NYY1 » Sat, 09 Nov 2024 12:25 pm

I rarely order from third party sellers on Shopee, Lazada, or Amazon.

I'm sure there are some good deals / reputable products, but I don't have the time or patience to deal with products not arriving or being sent a pile of crap. All things considered (mainly the potential hassle), it's just not worth trying to save nickels and dimes.

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Re: Scammers operating in Shopee

Post by kenny666 » Sat, 09 Nov 2024 7:16 pm

I’ve heard similar stories with Shopee, where sellers mark items as delivered when they aren't. It's always a good idea to check the seller's reviews and contact their support if something goes wrong.

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Re: Scammers operating in Shopee

Post by abbby » Sun, 10 Nov 2024 10:54 am

I did check their review now thinking back, they have fake reviews...Have to be careful when it states the vendor is from Çhina. I think another red flag is their user name which is odd Ábsdifsidsh'.... :???: didn't think of it...
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Re: Scammers operating in Shopee

Post by PNGMK » Sun, 10 Nov 2024 2:03 pm

Lazada tends to be a bit better at keeping them out I think.
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Re: Scammers operating in Shopee

Post by naresh.negi.kr » Sun, 10 Nov 2024 5:10 pm

abbby wrote:
Sat, 09 Nov 2024 8:53 am
Anyone encountered similar experiences on Shopee ? :(
On a couple of occasions, I've received notifications stating 'Delivery Attempted, Unable to Contact,' even though no delivery attempt was made.

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Re: Scammers operating in Shopee

Post by abbby » Sun, 10 Nov 2024 5:46 pm

PNGMK wrote:
Sun, 10 Nov 2024 2:03 pm
Lazada tends to be a bit better at keeping them out I think.
I'll have to agree with you on this. I feel Lazada platform is more reliable in terms of their merchants profile. Lazada could have stricter verifications for their merchants.
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Re: Scammers operating in Shopee

Post by abbby » Sun, 10 Nov 2024 5:47 pm

naresh.negi.kr wrote:
Sun, 10 Nov 2024 5:10 pm
abbby wrote:
Sat, 09 Nov 2024 8:53 am
Anyone encountered similar experiences on Shopee ? :(
On a couple of occasions, I've received notifications stating 'Delivery Attempted, Unable to Contact,' even though no delivery attempt was made.
It happens to me too! Especially with Shopee! I've heard of others receiving empty boxes or rubbish in their parcels... :mad: :mad:
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