Is BlueStar Stores a Scam? Review of the Online Store at Bluestarstores.com

'Blue Star Stores' or 'BlueStar Stores' located at bluestarstores.com is a fake online jewelry store. Online shoppers run the risk of receiving counterfeit goods or nothing at all from the same store. Unsatisfied online users who have shopped on the untrustworthy website are asked to contact their bank or financial institution to have their transactions canceled and money refunded.

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Is BlueStar Stores a Scam? Review of the Online Store at Bluestarstores.com

About BlueStar Stores Online Store

boours at bluestarstores.com

Email: info@bluestarstores.com

Tel: (702) 403-6769

Contact: Shawn Mclean

Office Address:

806 W Main St, Madison, IN 47250 United States

Blue Star Stores

BlueStar Stores

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January 21, 2022 at 4:47 PM by
Is BlueStar Stores a Scam? Review of the Online Store at Bluestarstores.com
an anonymous user from: Conway, South Carolina, United States

And I had a similar problem with PAYPAL and that is the reason I will never use PAYPAL for anything ever again. Also, now this Bluestar is selling tools.

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July 21, 2020 at 1:31 AM by
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an anonymous user from: Leonardtown, Maryland, United States

I put in an order and contacted them twice when I never received aN automated order confirmation email. Luckily they had yet to claim the payment through PayPal and I was able to cancel the payment with no issues. Seems like I was lucky.

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July 17, 2020 at 8:01 AM by
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an anonymous user from: Patchogue, New York, United States

It appears bluestarstores is no longer in operation. PayPal denied my claim for the third time, stating merchant provided shipping; however as you know it was a tracking number which wasnt sent to me or for the pools I ordered. When I called PayPal they stated there is an automated system whereas if tracking is provided by the merchant, and it shows delivered, they close the case in the merchants favor. After speaking to a PayPal rep once again, they told me they’re requesting human interaction, as opposed to their automated system. I hope they are being honest with me because if they do, do this, they will see that the tracking info I personally received from UPS was in fact not delivered to me or my home.

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July 20, 2020 at 9:08 AM by
Is BlueStar Stores a Scam? Review of the Online Store at Bluestarstores.com
an anonymous user from: Passaic, New Jersey, United States

I am in the middle of the same scenario. I just sent a dispute in to PayPal for the 3rd time because they keep denying my claim. It also shows UPS delivered my item,but that is not true. I sent them this link and I hope they read it. If not, I'm going to call PayPal and see if they can have a human research instead of a computer.

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July 20, 2020 at 6:15 PM by
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an anonymous user from: Patchogue, New York, United States

Thank you for this. Yes, as you can see, the same thing happened to me. It’s crazy. I actually went to UPS and received tracking on the tracking number they provided and I gave proof it was not sent to me. This is not the first time I had issues with PayPal whereas they denied my claim. I am wondering if many people on many occasions got denied their claims. I feel lost. Automated systems rare not the way to go whereas we (the buyer) have legitimate issues. Good luck. PLEASE KEEP IN TOUCH. I still have not received their decision; hopefully with a human interaction; and of course in my favor. It should be decided in a few days.

I am actually considering a class action civil lawsuit with PayPal if I get denied for the 4th time. Good luck.

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July 4, 2020 at 5:55 PM by
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an anonymous user from: Bothell, Washington, United States

I was also scammed by BlueStar Stores. I ordered a rock tumbler that was under priced and received a tracking number that indicated a package was delivered in my town. But I never received this package. Additionally, the tracking number indicated the package weighed 4.5 lbs, but the manufacturer indicates the shipping weight for this item is 10 lbs. For what it is worth, this package was supposedly shipped from Hodgkins, IL, United States, the shipper's email address is jijmtj@163.com and the shippers name according to PayPal is 海雨

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July 7, 2020 at 10:35 AM by
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an anonymous user from: Washington, District of Columbia, United States

How are they doing this, are they a group of scammers? My PayPal transaction actually shows a guy name Charlie with an email ending in .jp. And the transaction showed I made a software purchase but that’s not what I bought. If these scammers are using PayPal, shouldn’t PayPal be able to find them? Currently PayPal doesn’t seem to be doing much in helping prevent this, declined my dispute, appeal waiting. It seems as long as PayPal gets the tracking number, they think it is legitimate. The tracking number might be legitimate but it is not for the package we bought, seems to be package tracking numbers stolen from someone else. These type of information is time-sensitive.

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July 7, 2020 at 2:45 PM by
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an anonymous user from: Patchogue, New York, United States

Hi. I have no idea how they are getting away with this. My PayPal shows a woman’s name Charmane also with an email ending in .jp.

As I mentioned PayPal also denied my claim which I am appealing. They were supposed to resolve it today, but just added 5 more days. Why can’t PayPal investigate properly and not snap to conclusions. It states Floral on my PayPal totalling 4 lbs. I bought 2 pools totalling 33 lbs. right then PayPal should’ve realized that wasn’t the right tracking. I also mentioned I went directly to UPS. They provided in a printout the name and address of the person receiving something under that tracking number. I provided this to Paypal. It states they should have their decision on the 12th. What decision!? Oh btw did I mention that although the starting point originated in NC and ended in my hometown, every step (location) is completely different (except for the date/time) from the official document UPS provided to me. How can this be? Someone must be working for UPS in order for them to make these changes. If you can, go to UPS and get a printout of your tracking and you will see what I’m talking about. I hope it all works out for all of us who are victims here.

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July 14, 2020 at 6:16 PM by
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an anonymous user from: Patchogue, New York, United States

Well today is 7/14 and PayPal still has not finished doing their investigation. Proposed date is now 7/19, so I filed a dispute with my bank. They gave me a provisional credit of 82.99. If PayPal finally does their job and realizes this company is a scam, they’ll rule in my favor. If that’s the case, my bank will will just take their money back. But get this! I tried logging onto the website and it showed they could not connect to the server. (Don’t know if it was my WiFI or not!) iIn any event, I hope the government was finally able to crack down on this bogus website.

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July 8, 2020 at 2:12 PM by
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an anonymous user from: New Market, Maryland, United States

Yes, it seems this person or group of people are insiders. I actually explained this to one of the UPS representative, she told me they have no control over where a package is scanned or which camera was used; basically missing the point. I actually got an email from UPS customer service from their unmonitored email address, which I have confirmed with UPS they will never send out an email like that. But the IP address of that email led back to UPS, so this scammer is very likely working at UPS!

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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:

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