Mega Ebook is a Fraudulent Online Bookstore

The website Mega Ebook located at www.megaebook.cc is a fraudulent online bookstore operated by online scammers. Online users who shop at the fraudulent website, which the owners claim is the world's largest online bookstore, run the risk their credit card information stolen and used fraudulently by the scammers operating the website.

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Mega Ebook is a Fraudulent Online Bookstore

We were unable to find out where Mega Ebook or where the owners are located. The information is not on their website, and they are hiding their domain name information by using a third-party service. We do not recommend purchasing from websites that hide their locations. But, that doesn't necessarily mean the websites are fraudulent, it just makes them suspicious. And, when you are operating an e-commerce website where online users enter their personal and financial information, it is important that the website discloses all possible information about itself.

Mega Ebook's Bookstore at www.megaebook.cc

 Mega Ebook Website at www.megaebook.cc

Online users who have used their credit card information on the fraudulent website are asked to contact their banks for help. Their banks should investigate, cancel the fraudulent transactions and refund their money.

The fraudulent website also hosts another scam, where it claims visitors can get a new iPhone X for only $1. But, this is just another method used by the scammers to trick potential victims into using their credit cards on the fraudulent website. If potential victims fall for the scam, their credit cards will be continuously charged randomly for different amounts.

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July 13, 2018 at 6:50 AM by
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an anonymous user from: Delhi, India

I got a survey in my firefox web browser on my android phone which promised that a few lucky winners will get a new Samsung Galaxy S9 phone. They deducted one dolloar and then a week later came back for more. I had to block my card and approach my bank to file for a reversal of the transaction. This is a scam.

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August 3, 2018 at 3:27 AM by
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an anonymous user from: Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan

And guess what ive been victimize of this scam too ... please everybody be safe avoid such scams

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July 16, 2018 at 5:54 AM by
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an anonymous user from: Lagos, Nigeria

did you get a reversal bcos they keep charging me and is there a way for me to get a refund?

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July 16, 2018 at 7:19 AM by
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Dispute the charges with your bank to have them refund your money.

You may need to cancel your current credit card and get a new one to stop them from charging you.

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July 12, 2018 at 4:37 PM by
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an anonymous user from: González Catán, Buenos Aires, Argentina

I just discovered many pages that belong to the same fraud network! Some are from "LELIE TECHNOLOGY DO BRASIL" or "DELFT TECHNOLOGY DO BRASIL" but they indicate their location in the same place "Alameda Araguaia, 933, set 86, subset 01, Alphaville, Barueri, São Paulo".

The pages are:

-megaebook.cc

-epubook.cc

-ebooki.cc

-inebook.cc

-organizejobs.net

-radiosuites.com

-radioshare.cc

-backhander.online

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July 12, 2018 at 4:13 PM by
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an anonymous user from: González Catán, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Tengan cuidado, es un engaño! Soy de Argentina y en mI caso la página no era "megaebook.cc" sino que era "epubook.cc" pero la metodología con la que te engañan con el supuesto Iphone X a $1 es la misma. Es increíble que exista más de una página que cometa este fraude y de la misma forma //

Be careful, it's a hoax! I'm from Argentina and in my case the page was not "megaebook.cc" but it was "epubook.cc". The methodology with which you are deceived with the supposed Iphone X at $ 1 is the same. It is incredible that there is more than one page that commits this fraud and in the same way.

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July 11, 2018 at 6:47 PM by
Mega Ebook is a Fraudulent Online Bookstore
an anonymous user from: Gaborone, Botswana

Thank you, I am saved; they just sent a pop up to answer few questions I did answer well then suddenly I get "you have won an iPhone and pay $1" what? Then I asked why do I have to pay for something I have won; crazy right, I knew its a scam then I dropped everything🖓

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July 10, 2018 at 6:43 AM by
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an anonymous user from: Lagos, Nigeria

I was a victim of this dubious site. They said I had won an iPhone X and I needed to pay $1 to claim it. They debited #113 from my account because they said they needed to confirm my account. And I even forgot about it until yesterday I got debited #18,540.41 as web purchase from megaebook which I didn't authorize from my bank.

I called my bank immediately and blocked my card. I have gotten a new card now. I tried calling the number on their site and the number is invalid and I have also sent an email to support megaeook.com. pls, I want to know if my money will be refunded.

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July 10, 2018 at 5:11 AM by
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an anonymous user from: Lagos, Nigeria

Yes I was a victim of their fraud, I was told to pay just 1$ to get an iPhone because I won it for free.

I paid the 1$ through my Master card and my account has been debited twice with $50 each time, the Web site is operated by thieves and fraudsters.

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July 8, 2018 at 9:42 AM by
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an anonymous user from: Gaborone, Botswana

They once sent me that message; I knew it was a scam.

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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.

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Report The Scam

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

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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

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Mega Ebook is a Fraudulent Online Bookstore