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Adventscam · 28/12/2023 13:36

I think I have and I feel sooo stupid.

I followed an Instagram as for the Space Nk 2023 advent calendar advertised as now being 45.99. Website looked like the Space NK website. I ordered and paid.

My receipt to my email said the payment would appear as to ‘leggingsoutlet’ svuch seemed very odd. I checked the website again and it’s Soace NK outlet not actual Space NK.

https://spacenk.outletzoon.com/

I’ve been scammed haven’t I?

Cool Shoes online store, there is always something you like

Cool Shoes online store, there is always something you like

https://spacenk.outletzoon.com/

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sorchadug · 10/01/2024 19:14

I got a refund too! Messaged them and told them it was a scam and my bank were going to conduct an investigation. Refund arrived within 3 days. So glad they didn’t get any money from me! Everyone should do the same!

Bluetopaz99 · 10/01/2024 22:37

I got a refund too. Which is great but I am still nervous they have my details. I got a weird random text from someone in Indonesia this week. The main purpose of the scam might be to get your details with the money being an added bonus…

AliCP1 · 11/01/2024 06:39

How long did it take? I’ve messaged 3 times since last week and had nothing back

Bluetopaz99 · 11/01/2024 09:45

It was about a week to get a refund.

Bigburty · 17/01/2024 18:28

Don't feel bad. Sophisticated little bxxxxx they are. Doing a scam now with pet food Zooplus. That's why Zooplus are getting loads of negative reviews.

nuclearsmoothing · 17/01/2024 18:30

I think so it happened to my mum as well so don't feel bad the scammer are clever and we all make mistakes. Do contact your bank right away!

Bluetopaz99 · 17/01/2024 23:24

I did get my refund but I have already had a noticeable increase in scam messages to my phone number since. Be careful what you click on in any text messages you get! One was from Microsoft saying my email had been accessed in America. It looked very convincing.

Leegee · 20/01/2024 20:02

I messaged on Thursday after seeing people say they had got refunds and said I hadn’t received my goods, I believed it to be a scam site and that I was going to report to trading standards and my bank, Friday I got an email to say I’d be getting a refund and I received it today (Saturday) I’m amazed I’ve got it back but happy. So if you haven’t already send them an email! Xx

AliCP1 · 21/01/2024 08:51

Please can someone share the email address? I have emailed the one I have been p times with no response.

LZW · 22/01/2024 11:29

Could I have the email address you used please?

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DeltaCity01 · 23/01/2024 01:20

im not clicking the link especially if its malware etc

LZW · 26/01/2024 09:50

That actually was the correct email address. Thank you for sharing! For anyone else that needs it, just check the email address from the dispatch email. That’s the one I used. At first they didn’t want to give me a refund but today I received an email to say it’s being processed. So just need to wait and see now

Beckirabbit · 27/01/2024 10:28

Yes it's [email protected]

I've just emailed them too. Fingers crossed 🤞🤞

Beckirabbit · 27/01/2024 10:35

Try this one too -

[email protected]

That's from the bottom of the despach email.

Beckirabbit · 28/01/2024 11:40

Just had this -

Dear Customer,
I would like to inform you that we have successfully initiated your refund request. The full amount of your purchase order will be refunded to your original payment account within 28 working days. We kindly ask for your patience as this is our standard refund processing period. However, the actual time it takes for the refund to be credited to your account may vary depending on the bank's processing procedures, and it may sometimes be faster.
Once the refund is completed, you will receive a notification. Please ensure to check your original payment account promptly. We understand that this may cause some inconvenience, but please trust that we will make every effort to ensure you receive your refund as soon as possible.
If you have any other questions or require further assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us. Your satisfaction is of great importance to us, and we appreciate your patience and understanding.
Warm regards,
Customer Service Manager

What are they playing at do you think? Why would you go to all the trouble of seeing up a scam website just to refund everyone? So odd 🤔

Allschoolsareartschools · 01/02/2024 19:49

After sending several messages requesting my refund & threatening to report them as a a scam site, I've been refunded by Leggingsretailoutlet. I'm really surprised.

Pleased to have my money back but I've learned my lesson & will never click on an Instagram or Facebook ad again.

Beckirabbit · 02/02/2024 00:21

I'm still waiting after receiving that reply above. How long did everyone wait?

Natsku · 02/02/2024 05:14

What are they playing at do you think? Why would you go to all the trouble of seeing up a scam website just to refund everyone? So odd
As someone else has said, probably to sell email address and phone numbers to more scammers

LZW · 10/02/2024 08:51

I got my refund but then I have just got a charge back for the refund!! Has that happened to anyone else?

Beckirabbit · 10/02/2024 14:41

After them confirming I'm getting a refund, I never did get it and now I'm being ignored!

TreesinthePark · 12/03/2024 12:31

I just saw the ad today, had a moment of excitement and then remembered about this thread!

Instagram needs to do better, I will report it.

Beckirabbit · 12/03/2024 15:34

I can't believe it's still up! Disgraceful Instagram!

EmmaBananana · 12/03/2024 18:52

I reported this to Insta after seeing it again last week and they said they wouldn’t take it down.

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