The Castview Streaming device advertised online promises you can ditch expensive subscriptions and get free access to channels like Netflix, Hulu, Disney, e.t.c. However, the claims are not honest and the device is pretty sketchy.
The CastView Streaming Device does not grant free access to all channels and streaming services as claimed. It’s just a chrome cast device.The fact that they write “access Netflix and thousands of tv channels for 49 EUR” is a fraudulent promise.
Here’s a breakdown of what you should know about this device.
- It’s just a casting device. This is something you can get and do for free on your phone.
- It is sold for exorbitant price. The real price for TV casting devices like how CastView works is between $15 – $34. Hence, the 50% discount is a marketing gimmick.
- No refunds and return guarantee
How The CastView Streaming Device Actually Works
The CastView Streaming only mirrors the content of your device (Android or IOS) to your TV. It is just like a ChromeCast, it has no access to any channels you’ve not subscribed for. Without an active subscription to Netflix or other movie streaming channels, you can’t get access to the movies.
Meanwhile, I’ve spent my entire career in I.T. and plugging a internet enabled device into a hdmi port is not going unlock paid subscription services. It’s certainly not going to “hack” into your tv. Your tv has nothing in it to “hack”.
Risks With Buying The CastView Streaming Device
No Guaranteed Refunds
When you buy the device from the numerous websites selling it, there’s no guarantee of a return or refund. The 100% returns and refunds claim are entirely false, just sales gimmick used to create a sense of trust in buyers. Complaints from customers include; no return policy, faulty products received, poor customer service, fake products, etc.
Fake Discount
The real price for this device between $15 – $34. So even its claim of 50% discount on numerous websites is fake. You’re paying more for a device that costs way cheaper on Amazon, Alibaba and other retail sites. Even the branded Google ChromeCast costs less cheaper, between $30 – $35.
No Terms or Privacy Policies
The website don’t have any Terms of Service or Privacy Policy. This means people can’t tell if their data is safe. The site might sell your personal information, like your email, IP address, browser type, cookies, device details, operating system, shopping habits, and online activity, to big data companies.
What To Do If You Got Scammed
Cancel your credit card
Immediately call your financial provider and cancel your credit card. By so doing, the credit card details you used for your transaction would become null and void.
Request for a new card
After the old credit card has been canceled, ask for a new card, it doesn’t cost much to get one. Your credit card issuer will issue you a new one with different numbers.
Report the Fraud To Relevant Authorities
Report the scam to relevant authorities and organizations. This includes:
- Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3): If you are in the United States, you can file a complaint with the IC3 at https://www.ic3.gov/.
- Your Local Consumer Protection Agency: Contact your local consumer protection agency or the equivalent regulatory body in your country.
- Better Business Bureau (BBB): File a complaint with the BBB if the online store is based in the United States.
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Samantha