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Fraudulent Retail Websites

I am posting this in a few forums to boost awareness.

Thought I would share with you guys there are at least two fraudulent retail websites peddling high end gear at ridiculous prices.  Unfortunately, one of my customers actually tried to buy something from them and is dealing with the replacement of his credit cards, etc...  These are scams that fit the formula outline here.  

 

Don't Fall For Fake Shopping Websites - What To Know (malwaretips.com)

 

Remember folks, if a deal seems to good to be true, it probably is.  They seem to be scraping the web for any audio product they can find.  Here are the two I have found so far.  I am intentionally not linking to them since it is Fraud.  

 

AlienAcademy.shop

TheAudioTailor.shop

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cleeds
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It's pretty bold to accuse someone of outright fraud. For your sake, I hope you have proof.

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Not all that bold.  The scumbag has literally lifted all of the info from my website and not reviewed it or changed even slightly.  I distribute several of these brands and the language in the text is the same.  
 

It is so egregious that Verdant brand speakers are offered on their site.  Obviously I manufacturer those and don’t sell to them.  I have checked with other manufacturers and the site was brought to my attention by a distributor who is angry about it.  

 

 

 

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It is so egregious that Verdant brand speakers are offered on their site. Obviously I manufacturer those and don’t sell to them.

Could it be gray market goods? I agree the site looks sketchy, but that’s not necessarily egregious or fraudulent.

 

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