[Scam Alert] Reconum.com and Randapaproc.com

    [Scam Alert] Reconum.com and Randapaproc.com —

    Recently, many consumers have been searching for reviews of the online shops, Reconum and Randapaproc. Consumers are rightly wondering if they’re a scam. Here’s the answer: they are! Don’t shop on these websites!

    The first red flag is that these two sites are almost identical — albeit with different names.

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    Scam Alert_randapaproc.com_20220318

    Left: Reconum / Right: Randapaproc

    Both “stores” claim to sell outdoor equipment, sportswear, and power tools. However, both score low on ScamAdviser’s trust score — and there is a multitude of other red flags that should concern potential shoppers:

    • The websites are very new. There are no product reviews.
    • They have no contact phone number, and the listed addresses are suspicious.
    • The privacy policies appear to be copied and pasted from elsewhere. There is no mention of a returns policy on either website.
    • The websites advertise outrageously low discount offers.
    • The websites’ dashboards are lifted from other websites — as are product pictures.
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    Scam Alert_randapaproc.com_20220318_2

    Left: Randapaproc / Right: Reconum (Spot the Difference?)

    To summarize folks, stay away from websites like these — and always do your research. Further red flags not mentioned above include:

    • Unusual payment methods (wire transfer/cash apps etc.).
    • Unreasonable requests for detailed personal information.
    • Typos and questionable wording.

    How to Protect Yourself

    • NEVER click links or attachments from unknown sources. Use Trend Micro Check to combat scams with ease! (It’s 100% FREE.)
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    • Shop only on legitimate online stores. Do your homework and read reviews about the online store you plan to shop at.
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