Scam alert recifataquarium.com

[Justin D]

Hi do not buy from Recifataquarium the next day they called me and said my fish made it through customs and I would have to pay $660 for the insurance sounds like they are in a different country so they can deliver the package and there website said free shipping I have been the hobby 20 years and never heard of the buyer having to take insurance the sender is the one responsible so they never delivered my fish and they have my money and the insurance cost more then what I paid for the fish I new something was fishy when the lady said pay the invoice to PayPal in her name she said that's how they have lower prices to not pay from the company name

 

[redseaenroute]

Hi do not buy from Recifataquarium the next day they called me and said my fish made it through customs and I would have to pay $660 for the insurance sounds like they are in a different country so they can deliver the package and there website said free shipping I have been the hobby 20 years and never heard of the buyer having to take insurance the sender is the one responsible so they never delivered my fish and they have my money and the insurance cost more then what I paid for the fish I new something was fishy when the lady said pay the invoice to PayPal in her name she said that's how they have lower prices to not pay from the company name

So did you pay the $660? How did you pay the first payment for the actual purchase?

Just curious is all... My parents got hit with a pretty intricate scam attempt a few months ago. Hacked computer, moved money around, demanded cash in person as ransom for other money. It was wild. Luckily they were smart enough not to pull or transfer cash and the bank was able to shut everything down. But needless to say... I despise scammers. I'll keep my thoughts to myself on the what I believe punishment should be for them, as this is a family friendly site.

Sorry to hear about your situation. Hopefully you can find your fish elsewhere

 

[Uncle99]

Hi do not buy from Recifataquarium the next day they called me and said my fish made it through customs and I would have to pay $660 for the insurance sounds like they are in a different country so they can deliver the package and there website said free shipping I have been the hobby 20 years and never heard of the buyer having to take insurance the sender is the one responsible so they never delivered my fish and they have my money and the insurance cost more then what I paid for the fish I new something was fishy when the lady said pay the invoice to PayPal in her name she said that's how they have lower prices to not pay from the company name

That’s crazy.
Ridiculous
Good you called them out.
They claim 30 years in business.
Doing that they might last 30 days.

 

[FUNGI]

Looks like they are registered in the netherlands.......20 Hofplein, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, 3032 AC, NL

Best of luck getting your $$ back....hopefully your CC company covers you.

 

[FUNGI]

But FB states:

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  100 Berard St, Breaux Bridge, LA 70517, United States, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
  
  
  
  (706) 395-9241

 

[FUNGI]

Anyone heard of this online vendor???

https://recifataquarium.com/product-category/marine-fish/angelfish-saltwater/large-angelfish/ Came across this company. Anyone used or heard of them?

www.reef2reef.com

 

[Justin D]

So did you pay the $660? How did you pay the first payment for the actual purchase?

Just curious is all... My parents got hit with a pretty intricate scam attempt a few months ago. Hacked computer, moved money around, demanded cash in person as ransom for other money. It was wild. Luckily they were smart enough not to pull or transfer cash and the bank was able to shut everything down. But needless to say... I despise scammers. I'll keep my thoughts to myself on the what I believe punishment should be for them, as this is a family friendly site.

Sorry to hear about your situation. Hopefully you can find your fish elsewhere

I paid with PayPal for the actual purchase I told him I am not paying $660 for the insurance they was calling me at 4:45am woke me up I told them I want my money back that's why I think they are in a different country he said they are in Utah yeah right then I wasn't getting anywhere talking to the guy sounded like he had **** in his mouth I could only understand 1 out of 10 words coming out of his mouth then I hung up on him ever heard back from them

 

[redseaenroute]

I paid with PayPal for the actual purchase I told him I am not paying $660 for the insurance they was calling me at 4:45am woke me up I told them I want my money back that's why I think they are in a different country he said they are in Utah yeah right then I wasn't getting anywhere talking to the guy sounded like he had **** in his mouth I could only understand 1 out of 10 words coming out of his mouth then I hung up on him ever heard back from them

Glad they didn't get the full $660. Hopefully PayPal can get you squared away for the rest... Scumbags

 

[smitten with ocean life]

did you report them here? so sorry!

 

[BeanAnimal]

I am not sure how to respond.

I honestly can’t fathom how people miss so many red flags.

Price too good to be true, availability when there is otherwise none, lack of verifiable reputation, quirky business name, questionable business location, personal request for funds via a non insurable or protected payment method, etc.

If this was paypal friends and family, you are not getting your money back. Hard lesson learned but maybe will save somebody else some grief.

 

[VintageReefer]

If this was paypal friends and family, you are not getting your money back.

Please @Justin D tell us that you did not send them the payment using PayPal friends and family

 

[Justin D]

I am not sure how to respond.

I honestly can’t fathom how people miss so many red flags.

Price too good to be true, availability when there is otherwise none, lack of verifiable reputation, quirky business name, questionable business location, personal request for funds via a non insurable or protected payment method, etc.

If this was paypal friends and family, you are not getting your money back. Hard lesson learned but maybe will save somebody else some grief.

Yes is was PayPal friends and family the only reason I went with them they had a fish I couldn't find with the other online stores I normally buy from

 

[smitten with ocean life]

oh no....

 

[Danjoethepirate]

What fish was it, just curious. Also, what the heck...... scammers are the lowest.

 

[BeanAnimal]

Yes is was PayPal friends and family the only reason I went with them they had a fish I couldn't find with the other online stores I normally buy from

None of those facts sent up red flags?

 

[Matt L]

Sorry about this, but now you know. A reputable business won’t make you pay with non recoverable funds, it isn’t that much more money.

 

[Justin D]

What fish was it, just curious. Also, what the heck...... scammers are the lowest.

Fowleri tang

 

[Justin D]

did you report them here? so sorry!

No how do I report here? besides this thread

 

[Kasrift]

Fowleri tang

Sorry to hear of your troubles, hope everything works out. To be honest, this isn't that hard of a fish to source.

 

[BeanAnimal]

No how do I report here? besides this thread

They are not a real vendor to report. You got taken with no recourse. The best you can do is hope other people see this thread and (not trying to be mean) recognize the half dozen red flags that you ignored — even if they don’t see this thread.