Do you want to buy electronics or phone gadgets from Firminto.com? Don’t skip this post. Firminto online store is in the limelight for its very low prices. In this review, we will delve into warning signs that indicate that Firminto.com is a scamming site.
What is Firminto.com?
Firminto.com is an online store that offers gadgets, home accessories, electronics, gifts, e.t.c for discounted price. The online store looks legit but there are multiple red flags that suggest it’s a scam store.
Owned by a Network of Online Marketing Scammers
Firminto.com ‘about us’ page has a phrase in the intro about ‘uniqueness’. There’s a huge network of scammers in China, nicknamed the ‘Uniqueness ring’. This name is due to the fact they use the same awful 2018 era dropshipping site template, and the same ‘Uniqueness’ phrase on their about page.
The scam websites run all sorts of ads. They even run ads to AliExpress junk, like other dropshippers. Then they scam customers by sending nothing or in some rare case random low-quality products.
”An international investigation by the Guardian, Die Zeit and Le Monde gives a rare inside look at the mechanics of what the UK’s Chartered Trading Standards Institute has described as one of the largest scams of its kind, with 76,000 fake websites created” Excerpt from the guardian.com
Uncovering Firminto.com Online Shopping Scam
Firminto.com uses extremely low price to bait customers on social media platforms eg – Facebook, Tiktok. Social media users reported seeing Ads with very low prices tagged ‘Black Friday Sale’ ‘80% off’ e.t.c. Upon placing an order, the website failed to send an email confirming the payment nor send tracking details.
Customers haven’t been able to get any feedback from Firminto.com about their order or get a refund. This is typical of an online shopping scam. Aside from non-delivery of purchased items, customers credit card details are also compromised when they shop from Firminto.com.
Warning Signs
Recently Registered
Firminto.com only started functioning in November 2024. Before then, the website was non-existent, hence it has no reputation. It was likely created to operate a Black Friday Shopping scam.
No Contact
The site only offers an email address ‘[email protected].’ for enquiries. Users of the site have no follow-up to their inquiries.
Doesn’t Accept PayPal
Lack of option for secured payment method raises a concern. Without PayPal, refund requests could be ignored by the store.
Might Shut Down Anytime Soon
The website would expire in November 2025. This indicates it was created for a short term plan. Reputable websites typically register domains for multiple years, indicating stability and a commitment to their business.
Copied Content
The content on the website are generic. The About Us, Terms of Service and Privacy Policy have been copied. Legitimate business always source and provide their own legal pages in order to protect both the business and customers right.
Need Help?
If you fell for the Firminto.com scam, I’ve detailed how to get your money back and also report the crooks.
Step 1 – 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.
Step 2 – After the old credit card has been cancelled, 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.
Step 3 – 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.
How To Spot Fake Clearance Sales
Check the Company’s Social Media Accounts & Official Websites
The first step you should take is finding out if the giveaway has been posted on the company’s social media accounts. If it hasn’t, the giveaway is likely a scam.
Check For Grammatical and Spelling Mistakes
Scan the clearance post. Do you notice bad grammar, missing words, or spelling mistakes? These are red flags for a scam. Any company can make a minor mistake when typing out a win notification. However, multiple or glaring errors are a bad sign.
Check Website Registration Age
How old is the website? The domain age of a website tells a lot about a store’s legitimacy or transparency. Websites below 6 months old are often considered unsafe. You can find out a website’s age by checking on Who.is ( a free domain checker tool)
Find Out If The Website Used Has SSL Encryption
find out if the website is secured with SSL encryption. (https and padlock symbols). If the padlock symbol doesn’t appear near the website’s URL, then it means your personal and financial information is at risk at the store.
Search for Reviews Online
Are there reviews or posts about the clearance sale online? It’s common for various news outlet to carry information about legit discount sales. By searching for reviews online you could also come across warning posts or complaints.
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