WARNING: Think I've been scammed!

[Backseat Driver]

I will print out all communications regarding my purchase ASAP. I will fill out the form on Federal Trade Commission site; package would be coming on a slow boat/airline(s) from China and I've received tracking# and info that indicates it made connection with USPS but no package as yet, after 22 days in transit. I will call the bank to dispute the charges, but likely they won't be able to do much; under $50 and an indication I paid for insurance on confirmation of order. I will need to change some passwords and obtain a new card number and replacement card. Think I clicked an ad on Temo or FB--I should have known better! They got my information though, so maybe there's an investigation somewhere--SMH

DON'T FALL FOR HUGELY DISCOUNTED SHOES IN A VARIETY OF STYLES FROM [e-mail] OR PHONEY WEBSITE: [e-mail] OPENING SOON - sure, right!

[Glorfindel]

1. I would never buy shoes without trying them on.

But thanks for the warning. I'm sorry this happened to you.

[we can do it]

8. I buy from running warehouse - free shipping both ways.

[Kali]

16. ooohhhh never tried zappos?

I mostly go barefoot and buy the same shoes repeatedly if they are still available when I want new ones, but even if I was a shoeaholic I would probably order from them. returns are free. order a couple sizes of new to me and send the off ones back. does tie up funds for a bit, but so worth it not to have to shop. I hate shopping.

[Goonch]

2. UsClarks.Shop Scam: Here Is How The Scam Works!

"Usclarks.Shop is a scam website that you should avoid at all costs. It claims to sell various items at very low prices, but it is actually a fraudulent online store that will either send you counterfeit or inferior products, or nothing at all..........."
https://malwaretips.com/blogs/usclarks-shop/

[Backseat Driver]

3. Yup, seen too late! n/t

[IcyPeas]

5. How do you look this up?

Your linked article has this paragraph:

1. Usclarks.Shop was recently created. The domain name was recently registered. This is a common sign of a scam website that is created to deceive customers for a short period of time before disappearing.

Do you know how to look up when a site was created?

Thanks

[Backseat Driver]

9. That would be:

lookup.icann.org or WHOIS Domain Lookup on GoDaddy.com - Might be other info lookups for security certificates, etc...

[IcyPeas]

17. Thank you.

[canetoad]

4. I made my first purchase from Temu

Couple of days ago - a fishing vest, Au $35.20 but I paid with Paypal. Sent a tracking number fairly quickly but for two days the package had not entered Australia Posts system. The money is not a huge deal, but I found the website amateurish and barely working. I had never heard of Temu till then.

Fortunately I didn't download the app although they have my email and mobile no. I've just checked Aust. Post and tracking shows the package is now in their system, so we'll see what happens. They are offering some kind of cash-back or discount if delivery is later than 4 September. This could be part of the scam - get you to provide your bank details for refund.

There are lots of horror stories about Temu if you search. I certainly wont purchase from them again.

[UpInArms]

7. I bought a hammock from them

It finally arrived and is quite inferior … will not do business there ever again

I have unsubscribed from their email system (I paid thru PayPal)

[ekelly]

13. I've ordered several times from Temu...

mostly kitchen gadgety types of things. Always received, although sometimes it takes a while. Never had a problem with Temu, if that helps put your mind at ease.

Their stuff is not high quality, of course, but for dumb impulse buy things that do what you expect it’s fine. Cheap enough to take a chance, and I’ve been pleasantly surprised a few times.

[canetoad]

14. Thanks

It does put my mind at ease. I guess I'm more worried about them having some of my details than losing 30 bucks.

I've noticed that they seem to have search results sewn up; search for an item and the first thirty results are Temu. I'll need to look into that.

Thanks again.

[Nanuke]

6. I got scammed for fake Wayfair. I have seen similar scams for...

Nordstrom, ColdWater Creek and Lands End. Beware.

[Backseat Driver]

10. There were security breaches for Shein and Houzz in the past - no purchases;

just email and what could begleaned from what appears there...subscriptions, alerts, blog interests, other purchase receipts, etc...

[yonder]

11. I mistakenly sent my contact info to Houzz a couple of weeks ago

Name, address, phone# and email only. After blocking their subsequent deluge of promos and password setup requests, I've not seen anything weird.....yet.

How it happened: I contacted a local contractor about a project. He requested I submit contact info and brief scope of work to his website. Found the website, business and personal name, local address, phone number and even several local reviews. I sent the scope of work and immediately began getting emails to setup a password. What?? then discovered IT WASNT HIS WEBSITE

Turns out it was a phony lookalike website. I didn't notice the internet address was actually ***@Houzz.com.

Bonehead guard drop and error on my part, hasn't happened to me in many years, I thought I was overly cautious, etc. So far, no fallout but I shall see.

Moral: ONE CANNOT BE TOO WARY. BE CAREFUL OUT THERE.

[More_Cowbell]

12. That contractor should have given you his website address

If he requests that you provide information to his website and doesn't give you the website, that's on him. (Not that he's liable for what you purchased - but word should be spread about the lookalike website, and he should provide the correct one when he requests information.)

[yonder]

15. Yes he should've. Easy enough because we were texting.

Thankfully I did not purchase anything though I did mention that trap to him in the subsequent contact.

More than anything though, is I mistakenly slipped something out there that could cause some future headaches.

Slap me silly, , and again but harder,