Is it a scam

asked by christian c. on 2/10/16

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Thumbnail of user paulm249

I found more bad seller's than good. Was also told a item had been delivered to my address. The item did arrive 3 weeks later. Another seller told me item had been dispatched then told me it was out of stock on each occasion customer service was really bad if you like a gamble this is the site

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Thumbnail of user suer32

Not a scam, but it's definitely a "buyer beware" kind of site. I've seen people say that their credit cards have been charged for things they didn't buy, so I would suggest doing what I did, which is to use Paypal for your payment method. I've seen old people have sex faster than these merchants ship, and they have extremely poor customer service.

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Thumbnail of user dagmaro2

No it's OK they have always delivered my stuff. It's cheap and you get what you pay for. But everything is as it states. Cheap Chinese stuff

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Thumbnail of user tlc4

No I have been extremely happy. Watch sizes they r European. Read the review carefully! The around the neck Bluetooth ear phones are great but buy the ones with the space for the earpieces, some do not have that feature. Also multiple prices for the same product I paid $6 for each the kids love them. Watch lights some do not come with plug so read the reviews to be sure what others said. Be patient they do deliver nail polish took the longest to arrive? Other stuff arrived quickly they will ask if you still want the item if it is slow, I waited very happy. Watches are great especially for the price. Buy one item to see if it is what you expect. We r addicted to the site now

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Thumbnail of user crystala8

No not a scam but not sized correctly and I could not return. Could not get in touch with them because I paid for it on PayPal.

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Thumbnail of user katw10

All the items I bought came on time and I got charged the right amount for my products. So it didn't scam me

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Thumbnail of user meshal4

I have bought a lot items from Wish. I have never been incorrectly charged and the one item I did not receive they refunded my money the next day after I requested a refund. The thing is the clothing sizes do run differently from th US sometimes they are to small sometimes to big sometime just right. The reviews are key with figuring this out. A lot of the pants are really thin but the shirts and dresses are pretty good. The jewelry is awesome.

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Thumbnail of user robynnt

No not a scam add such just unreliable and things may not be as pictured always. So far I've had no trouble getting refunds. It's the annoyance of waiting so long to get stuff only to have it not be the size advertised or the quality or color you'd ordered. There is no exchange on electrical's and toys (quad copters etc) Things to keep in mind

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Thumbnail of user lisaa84

Not a scam but you have to read reviews. Also I wouldn't buy clothes because the sizing is off from what I've heard. I have ordered alot from this site and been mostly pleased by what I have gotten. Never had a problem with things not received or being charged incorrectly. It's worked out for me just fine.

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Thumbnail of user sp638

It's basically like Amazon but all if not most sellers are in Asia. There was an article about this app/site in business insider. I believe the article was called "Wish rejects acquisition offers"

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Thumbnail of user jackk46

I have bought several items from wish.com and never had a problem it takes about 2-3 weeks too get your stuff i got a bottle of mens colgne for 15.00 and retail was 45.00 and higher shipping charged are cheap too i got some laser lights for christmas they work wonderful so far every thing had been a bargain

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Thumbnail of user jamesm392

No it is not a scam, though their customer service has a lot to be desired! (Computer generated answers)

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Thumbnail of user garyt51

Scam: No. You will probably get your crap eventually - and be amazed at how crap it all is. Oh, and if enough people say their credit cards get scammed - would you listen? Let the buyer beware is all I would add..

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Thumbnail of user roryl11

It"s not a scam but you can be. I use a PayPal account they will stand behind you if you have problems and you don't have to give them your cc info that's way to dangerous for any transactions. Always read the description and the reviews. That way you can decide if it is junk. I have always got back refunds but it can be a hassle and shipping time depends on the seller.

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Thumbnail of user johnj247

If u buy a high dollar item. This is what will happen. They will send u a tracking number. You follow it from the scammers in CHINA to the US. then lets just say u live in NY and u follow your product and it in CA. It will stay therer for a few days then u will get a notice DELIVERED. Really delivered?. So u contact customer support they feed u with auto responses and bulll crap and after days of back and fourth bull crap u get a refund MAYBE. DONT TAKE A CHANCE. If its to good to be true it is. I cant put my finger on it but they have some type of smuggling scam going on. Why else would I order a very expensive item it's in the US and it says it was delivered to a different address this is happened to me twice I got my money back and also happened to my brother and a bunch of other people from my understanding so just stay away from this site its for the. Best

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Thumbnail of user lindap114

Not a scam however your credit card information is comprimised. I had hundreds of dollars of charges in europe and asia using the name " uber" on my bank statement. I no longer order unless i use a prepaid visa!

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Thumbnail of user suzanc1

I have bought over 50 items and have received every single one. Never been charged incorrectly. Always received items. Always been credited correctly. I recommend you always read reviews as items come from a variety of companies. If it is junk, someone will have commented. I received one $70 purse that I didn't use for several months and within a week the zipper broke. Took a picture of the obvious problem, and within an hour I received an email, saying my money would be refunded and it was. Didn't even return the item. Delivery isn't swift, but sometimes I get an email saying they can't track it and do I want to wait, have I received it, or do I want a refund. Several times I have opted for refund yet received the item without having to pay. As long as you read reviews and remember clothing sizing is for the Asian market, so very tiny, you will be fine. Also, remember, although OK quality, don't expect high end stuff at those prices!

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Thumbnail of user shimoonj

No not a scam I finally got 2items

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Thumbnail of user amandak23

Just about, it's more a gamble. Sometimes you'll be pleasantly surprised, and other times you'll realize you've wasted your money.

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Thumbnail of user diptig

Please don't buy anything from wish. Come. I had ordered stuff worth Rs 5141. 85 on 29.01.2019 and till I waited patiently till 10.03.2019. The stuff when not delivered till 10.03.2019, I asked for a discount on 10.03.2019. Till date have not received the stuff nor the refund. All you get from them is automated messages. Wish is a fraud website. Pls. Don't order and waste your money. My order nos. Yiv4829239064. Order ID: 5c508ac86f60c61f383b1053.

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Thumbnail of user marting148

A STRAIGHT UP SCAM THEY NEED TO BE SHUT DOWN YOU DON'T RECIEVE ITEMS ORDERED IF AND BIG IF YOU RECIEVE ITS GARBAGE AND NOT WHAT YOU ORDERED. THEY WILL NEVER REFUND YOU YOUR MONEY

WISH.COM NEEDS TO BE SHUT DOWN!

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Thumbnail of user marya885

Are the rings well made. The pictures make them look substantial, say sterling silver, name semi-precious stones. How can that be?

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Thumbnail of user bethb86

Are their earrings worth buying?

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Thumbnail of user alexd79

No. I don't think it's a scam, but I do strongly caution you from using your credit card. Use a Paypal account and still be aware that you may be dissatisfied depending on what you purchase. The regulations are different in China where the majority of these companies are located. They are known to be poorly constructed products. I have had a personal issue with this company because they charged a credit card I did not authorize them to use and where I put a stop payment on the card they blocked me from being able to do further business with them and they would not even communicate with me. I have read other reviews where people have said that they had satisfactory communication via email and received full refunds, however, my experience with them left a foul taste in my mouth, and to this day the company has not attempted to resolve this issue despite my repeated attempts to contact them. I hate they don't have a number you can call to resolve issues, and I am displeased that they do very little to accept accountability when they make a mistake. In short, I don't think they scam people but I do think they harvest credit card information. Good luck with your decision and be cautious.

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Thumbnail of user micahs8

I have ordered from Wish at least 10 times now, with my biggest purchase at $26, and I have never had any problems. Once there was a mixup on the size of a hoodie I ordered, and Customer Service was quick to respond to my complaint. They refunded my money so I could reorder it, and I didn't even have to ship the hoodie back, so I gave it to my dad (it fit him). I received the reorder in the correct size. No, it is not a scam, as long as you are safe (use PayPal) and are prepared to wait at least 3-4 weeks for shipping.

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Thumbnail of user jimm974

Not all items but make sure to check the reviews and that they are real also if the pictures are real and not re used photos

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Thumbnail of user anniem51

Stand by my prior answer! Garbage! I have received NO Refunds! I have received items with holes, all different sizes, not the colors I ordered - every return label was China! If I want to buy from China I will go to eBay! Wish pretends its something its not... from USA...

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Thumbnail of user alexm114

No i can say only that i fink that it is not a scam of so! I have bay manny thinks on Wish an i all the time got exactely wat i have ordered! The only thing wat i can recomand on you is too compare the prices on different shops on Wish an dont bay directely on the cheapest one! An pay with PAYPAL! So you must be on the securitte side! An be carefool with the Size of the cloths because EU XL is not the same than China XL thats mostely too smal! But electronic Stuff witch i bord was all the time OK!

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Thumbnail of user loup18

Its absolute garbage stay away

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Thumbnail of user noelleg2

Yes, it is. They claim to be in the US, but they're in China. About 98% of reviews I have seen have major complaints about the site, so if I were you, I wouldn't risk it.

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Thumbnail of user michb2

Don't touch it with a barge pole! Half of it never arrived, what did arrive took almost over a month. Worst quality clothing, in fact hardly what it shows on the site and oh my lord, the return process is CRAZY! Just don't do it!

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