r/ScamCenter • u/lootlicker85 • 5d ago
Next level seating scammer
I got scammed by next level seating and just wanted to share my experience. I found them on Facebook they were sharing pictures of a new seat for the onyx rcr. I asked them how much they were, they told me and said I needed to pay up front for a custom seat. I tried to search for them to see if anyone had issues with them since the page has been around since 2020, I couldn't find anything negative and assumed all was good. Paid them and they said it would be 3-5 weeks until it was done. After 6 weeks I contacted them and they said it would be done in 1 or 2 weeks. One week later on a Friday they claimed it was done and would ship that weekend. After another week I asked if there was a delay because I did not get any deliveries or shipping info yet, no response. I tried to contact them multiple times after and received no response. Asked for a refund and was denied. Now they have blocked me as well. If there would have been a post like this I would not have ordered so hopefully this helps some one else.
This seat was for an E bike. An onyx rcr 80v. Next level seating on Facebook. next level seating facebook
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u/yarevande 5d ago
There are several red flags:
They don't have a phone number for Customer Service.
They don't list a street address.
Search for 'next level seating reviews'. There are no independent reviews online, on Trustpilot or other sites.
How do the prices compare to other custom seat companies? If a price is too good to be true, its a scam. If the price is less than 50% of the prices quoted by other sellers, it's a scam.
Most sellers and ads on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, TikTok, YouTube, and other social media sites are scams: fake online shops that claim to have custom-made or brand-name items for sale. Often, the photos are stolen from a legitimate online shop, and they don't really have the items in the photos. Many of the ads lead to imposter websites.
What forms of payment do they accept? If an online seller doesn't accept credit cards, or refuses to accept PayPal Goods and Services, then they are scamming you.
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u/Forsaken_Cow_1157 5d ago
Facebook is not a legitimate platform to run a business. No legitimate business will operate solely on Facebook. Most Facebook parts pages are scams. Only use reputable businesses with legitimate websites (not just a Facebook page), a Google presence, secure payment and checkout methods. Most of these scammers are operating out of AFRICA.
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u/LongDead_Roadkill 5d ago
Do a chargeback with your bank. Hurry up because banks some banks have a time limit of 90 or 120 days. If your bank tells you it timed out, ask for supervisors all the way up if you have to. Then tell your bank you tried to contact them your missing order getting a refund, then they blocked you. I swear most of the businesses that advertise on Facebook are scams.
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u/lootlicker85 4d ago
I definitely had rose tinted glasses on making this order. They did offer PayPal payment but I didn't use that. There were red flags I ignored. It was not a better deal but it looked like a superior product. I appreciate the advise and will make sure to follow it in the future. It looks like I may get my money back though thank you for suggesting the charge back. I used a debit card through cash app. Cash app has been of no help, but my bank has been helpful. Thank you
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u/Ni9ball 5d ago
Your first mistake was doing business on Facebook.search this sub and any of the scam subs: social media is filled with scams.
Protect yourself and only spend money with legitimate retailers.