Is the TorchexPro Flashlight a Scam?

I have seen TorchexPro Flashlight advertisement on Instagram and want to know if it is legit or a scam? The flashlight is being sold on this website: www.torchexpro.com. Has anyone else see this or know about it? There are so many scams online, and I do want to become another victim.a

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Is the TorchexPro Flashlight a Scam?

Information about Torchexpro

Torchexpro located at www.torchexpro.com

Tel: +1 (406) 415-7848

Address: 820 3RD ST

MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA

UNITED STATES - 33178

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December 11, 2021 at 11:25 PM by an anonymous user from: Sunbury Township, Budd, Illinois, United States

Total rip off. it's been 3 months off then telling me they'll ship it next we. they had no problem taking my money.

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December 8, 2021 at 12:40 AM by an anonymous user from: Moss Bay, Kirkland, Washington, United States

I ordered my Tactilax laser 6 weeks ago with no response, I paid IN ADVANCE and no emails have been answered, I found the add through Meta, got completely ripped off

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June 15, 2021 at 2:17 AM by an anonymous user from: Antwerp, Mechelen, Flanders, Belgium

I ordered mine in 2019 and still no news. How can I get my money back?

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August 29, 2020 at 12:15 AM by an anonymous user from: Tennessee, United States

This is total scamm I ordered mine almost a year ago and ordered a blue one as well and I received the green one.. how can I get my money back.

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July 16, 2020 at 9:25 AM by an anonymous user from: Dianella, Western Australia, Australia

Seven months after taking my money I have yet to receive my laser, the excuses are that the Chinese are unable to fill orders, that Covid19 has delayed dispatch, etc, etc, etc. Meanwhile, I have ordered many items from China with delivery on average in ten days.

It is a scam, pure and simple. Be advised an avoid losing your money. My personal details were also sold to the Darkweb and while I cannot prove that TorchexPro had anything to do with this, it is all very fishy. Have caution.

Chris ...

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June 11, 2020 at 5:47 AM by an anonymous user from: Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania, United States

Yes a scam- the aluminuxx-was not as advertised-came with no battery, no warning that they couldn't include batteries [allegedly because of US Customs] - another lie, anything else coming from China [YES it is shipped from China- both laser and flashlight] has always included batteries unless told batteries not included. the ad I replied to said so many uses or so much time between charge. but I had to buy the batteries AFTER MARKET, the laser was supposed to burn, it only points, doesn't ignite paper, matches - anything except my contempt for scammers. I contacted the company, it's now 6 months and they still haven't filled my correct order, refunded, or replaced the item. The terms I read after contacting the scammers claimed you cannot return it without a return order.. I requested the order return, was then redirectwed to another site that said before they refund they need to test the product, but gave no information as to where to send it to to BE tested. So YES! the aluminux burning laser IS IN FACT A SCAM

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December 1, 2020 at 4:56 PM by an anonymous user from: Downtown, Redmond, Washington, United States

This is true because when I made the suggestion that they sent me the wrong laser they wanted proof that I did purchase the blue one and when it even says it on the package that they sent to me I sent them screenshots in an email & then blocked me from making any more comments

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June 4, 2020 at 6:40 AM by an anonymous user from: Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei-Muara District, Brunei

I ordered 3 sets they never arrived. its a scam

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May 28, 2020 at 2:22 PM by an anonymous user from: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

They send what we pay for. The flashlight comes with the 18650 battery, but the laser does not come with a battery and it does not take the same type of battery as the flashlight (18650). They said it requires a 16430 battery but when I tried to close (s***w in) the end, it won't s***w in as if the battery was too long. I don't know if they even have 16430 flat head batteries as the common 18650 does.

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May 18, 2020 at 7:17 PM by an anonymous user from: Yucca Valley, California, United States

TorchX is a TOTAL SCAM. They don't even have them... you will NEVER GET one.

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Is the TorchexPro Flashlight a Scam?