"Laptop Discount Offers" at laptopdiscountoffers.com - it is a Fraudulent Online Store

Online users are asked to stay away from the website www.laptopdiscountoffers.com. The website, which goes by the name "Laptop Discount Offers", appears to be operated by cybercriminals who are attempting to trick online users into sending them their personal information via their registration page and credit card information on their checkoff page.

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Laptop Discount Offers at laptopdiscountoffers.com - it is a Fraudulent Online Store

"Laptop Discount Offers" Website at www.laptopdiscountoffers.com

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The Laptop Discount Offers's website collects personal and financial information but doesn't offer a secure connection called SSL or TLS. This type of secure connection (https://) is mandatory for all e-commerce websites that collect sensitive information. And, if an e-commerce website doesn't provide a secure connection, online users should never shop on it.

For online users who have already shopped on the fraudulent website, they are asked to contact their banks for help. They should have their banks cancel the transactions made on the fraudulent website and refund their money. They should also cancel the credit card used on the fraudulent website in order to stop it from being continuously charged by the scammers operating the website.

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October 22, 2022 at 12:31 AM by
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an anonymous user from: Loudoun, Ashburn, Virginia, United States

Thanks guys, you all saved my money

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April 24, 2022 at 6:44 AM by
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an anonymous user from: Phoenix, Arizona, United States

I just got ripped off over 1,000 dollars for one laptop from this same

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December 23, 2020 at 7:16 AM by
"Laptop Discount Offers" at laptopdiscountoffers.com - it is a Fraudulent Online Store
an anonymous user from: Dupont Circle, Washington, District of Columbia, United States

I stupidly did the same thing. I purchased a laptop from them on 11/30/2020. after 4 days of updates and they said my order was complete and had shipped. I never received shipment information or a tracking number. I have tried to contact them numerous times and none of my emails have ever been answered ..no response at all. I tried live chat ..no one ever came on live chat. almost like that link was broken. I don't know what else to do. I really need to get my money back. does anyone have any ideas on how I go about trying to get my cash refunded? I also went through PayPal trusting that because it was PayPal that it was legitimate. I never order anything online and I took a chance ..this is crazy and I don't know how they continue to get away with it.

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February 24, 2020 at 6:54 PM by
"Laptop Discount Offers" at laptopdiscountoffers.com - it is a Fraudulent Online Store
an anonymous user from: Enterprise, Alabama, United States

I was going to buy a laptop from them. Before I did I had question, they would never answer. I also thought if PayPal could be used I also would be safe. I guess not. Glad I kept checking.

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November 26, 2018 at 7:31 AM by
"Laptop Discount Offers" at laptopdiscountoffers.com - it is a Fraudulent Online Store
an anonymous user from: Hayward, California, United States

They are a fraudulent company.

They take your money and send no product.

New York address on their website is phoney per NY Attorney General. Also they use Send to Friend scam if you use paypal with phoney name Prince Caperal. Time to get FBI involved to close them down and put them in jail. Suspect this is some criminal operating out of a house.

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August 31, 2018 at 5:39 PM by
"Laptop Discount Offers" at laptopdiscountoffers.com - it is a Fraudulent Online Store
an anonymous user from: Nashville, Tennessee, United States

File a complaint with BBB. These scammers must be shutdown. Surely the more complaints the BBB gets will result in stronger action.

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August 31, 2018 at 5:36 PM by
"Laptop Discount Offers" at laptopdiscountoffers.com - it is a Fraudulent Online Store
an anonymous user from: Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Because PayPal is connected to my bank account,the money was withdrawn direct through an ACH transaction. Therefore my bank is going to refund my money less a fee.

This is possible because of ACH rules that allow them to draw the money back in the situation of such a scam. Check with your bank.

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August 31, 2018 at 12:17 PM by
"Laptop Discount Offers" at laptopdiscountoffers.com - it is a Fraudulent Online Store
an anonymous user from: Sunnyvale, California, United States

It seems they are using PayPal to perpetrate their scam. Why doesn't PayPal block them or at least flash a warning of suspicion?

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August 31, 2018 at 11:11 AM by
"Laptop Discount Offers" at laptopdiscountoffers.com - it is a Fraudulent Online Store
an anonymous user from: Sunnyvale, California, United States

Why are they still at the top of the Google search when searching for laptops. Doesn't Google filter for scams?

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August 15, 2018 at 9:44 AM by
"Laptop Discount Offers" at laptopdiscountoffers.com - it is a Fraudulent Online Store
an anonymous user from: Melbourne, Florida, United States

I got ripped off by Laptop Discount Offers. I paid through Paypal thinking the transaction would be protected. Paypal refuses to help. Stay away!

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Online Threat Alerts Security Tips

Pay the safest way

Credit cards are the safest way to pay for online purchases because you can dispute the charges if you never get the goods or services or if the offer was misrepresented. Federal law limits your liability to $50 if someone makes unauthorized charges to your account, and most credit card issuers will remove them completely if you report the problem promptly.

Guard your personal information

In any transaction you conduct, make sure to check with your state or local consumer protection agency and the Better Business Bureau (BBB) to see if the seller, charity, company, or organization is credible. Be especially wary if the entity is unfamiliar to you. Always call the number found on a website’s contact information to make sure the number legitimately belongs to the entity you are dealing with.

Be careful of the information you share

Never give out your codes, passwords or personal information, unless you are sure of who you're dealing with

Know who you’re dealing with

Crooks pretending to be from companies you do business with may call or send an email, claiming they need to verify your personal information. Don’t provide your credit card or bank account number unless you are actually paying for something and know who you are sending payment to. Your social security number should not be necessary unless you are applying for credit. Be especially suspicious if someone claiming to be from a company with whom you have an account asks for information that the business already has.

Check your accounts

Regularly check your account transactions and report any suspicious or unauthorised transactions.

Don’t believe promises of easy money

If someone claims that you can earn money with little or no work, get a loan or credit card even if you have bad credit, or make money on an investment with little or no risk, it’s probably a scam. Oftentimes, offers that seem too good to be true, actually are too good to be true.

Do not open email from people you don’t know

If you are unsure whether an email you received is legitimate, try contacting the sender directly via other means. Do not click on any links in an email unless you are sure it is safe.

Think before you click

If an email or text message looks suspicious, don’t open any attachments or click on the links.

Verify urgent requests or unsolicited emails, messages or phone calls before you respond

If you receive a message or a phone call asking for immediate action and don't know the sender, it could be a phishing message.

Be careful with links and new website addresses

Malicious website addresses may appear almost identical to legitimate sites. Scammers often use a slight variation in spelling or logo to lure you. Malicious links can also come from friends whose email has unknowingly been compromised, so be careful.

Secure your personal information

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Stay informed on the latest cyber threats

Keep yourself up to date on current scams by visiting this website daily.

Use Strong Passwords

Strong passwords are critical to online security.

Keep your software up to date and maintain preventative software programs

Keep all of your software applications up to date on your computers and mobile devices. Install software that provides antivirus, firewall, and email filter services.

Update the operating systems on your electronic devices

Make sure your operating systems (OSs) and applications are up to date on all of your electronic devices. Older and unpatched versions of OSs and software are the target of many hacks. Read the CISA security tip on Understanding Patches and Software Updates for more information.

What if You Got Scammed?

Stop Contact With The Scammer

Hang up the phone. Do not reply to emails, messages, or letters that the scammer sends. Do not make any more payments to the scammer. Beware of additional scammers who may contact you claiming they can help you get your lost money back.

Secure Your Finances

  • Report potentially compromised bank account, credit or debit card information to your financial institution(s) immediately. They may be able to cancel or reverse fraudulent transactions.
  • Notify the three major credit bureaus. They can add a fraud alert to warn potential credit grantors that you may be a victim of identity theft. You may also want to consider placing a free security freeze on your credit report. Doing so prevents lenders and others from accessing your credit report entirely, which will prevent them from extending credit:

Check Your Computer

If your computer was accessed or otherwise affected by a scam, check to make sure that your anti-virus is up-to-date and running and that your system is free of malware and keylogging software. You may also need to seek the help of a computer repair company. Consider utilizing the Better Business Bureau’s website to find a reputable company.

Change Your Account Passwords

Update your bank, credit card, social media, and email account passwords to try to limit further unauthorized access. Make sure to choose strong passwords when changing account passwords.

Report The Scam

Reporting helps protect others. While agencies can’t always track down perpetrators of crimes against scammers, they can utilize the information gathered to record patterns of abuse which may lead to action being taken against a company or industry.

Report your issue to the following agencies based on the nature of the scam:

  • Local Law Enforcement: Consumers are encouraged to report scams to their local police department or sheriff’s office, especially if you lost money or property or had your identity compromised.
  • Federal Trade Commission: Contact the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357) or use the Online Complaint Assistant to report various types of fraud, including counterfeit checks, lottery or sweepstakes scams, and more.
  • Identitytheft.gov: If someone is using your personal information, like your Social Security, credit card, or bank account number, to open new accounts, make purchases, or get a tax refund, report it at www.identitytheft.gov. This federal government site will also help you create your Identity Theft Report and a personal recovery plan based on your situation. Questions can be directed to 877-ID THEFT.

How To Recognize a Phishing Scam

Scammers use email or text messages to try to steal your passwords, account numbers, or Social Security numbers. If they get that information, they could get access to your email, bank, or other accounts. Or they could sell your information to other scammers. Scammers launch thousands of phishing attacks like these every day — and they’re often successful.

Scammers often update their tactics to keep up with the latest news or trends, but here are some common tactics used in phishing emails or text messages:

Phishing emails and text messages often tell a story to trick you into clicking on a link or opening an attachment. You might get an unexpected email or text message that looks like it’s from a company you know or trust, like a bank or a credit card or utility company. Or maybe it’s from an online payment website or app. The message could be from a scammer, who might

  • say they’ve noticed some suspicious activity or log-in attempts — they haven’t
  • claim there’s a problem with your account or your payment information — there isn’t
  • say you need to confirm some personal or financial information — you don’t
  • include an invoice you don’t recognize — it’s fake
  • want you to click on a link to make a payment — but the link has malware
  • say you’re eligible to register for a government refund — it’s a scam
  • offer a coupon for free stuff — it’s not real

About Online Threat Alerts (OTA)

Online Threat Alerts or OTA is an anti-cybercrime community that started in 2012. OTA alerts the public to cyber crimes and other web threats.

By alerting the public, we have prevented a lot of online users from getting scammed or becoming victims of cybercrimes.

With the ever-increasing number of people going online, it important to have a community like OTA that continuously alerts or protects those same people from cyber-criminals, scammers and hackers, who are every day finding new ways of carrying out their malicious activities.

Online users can help by reporting suspicious or malicious messages or websites to OTA. And, if they want to determine if a message or website is a threat or scam, they can use OTA's search engine to search for the website or parts of the message for information.

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