Have you shopped from a discount store advertised on Facebook lately? If Yes, you’ve been exposed to a network of online shopping scams orchestrated by Honest Concept TDG. This article provides a guide on how to recover your money from this scam, steps to take to stop future charges and tips on how to spot scam online stores.
What is Honest Concept TDG Ltd?
Honest Concept TDG Ltd is a shell company set up by scammers to steal from unsuspecting people. The scam involves impersonating reputable brands like Chico’s, MandM, YOURS, Tommy Bahama, Alpinestar, etc. They promote fake discount on Facebook and entice social media users with ‘limited offer’ claim.
However, after orders are placed, customers do not receive the item they paid for. In most cases, they receive an inferior item or nothing at all.
There has also been reports of multiple unauthorized credit charges from Honest Concept TDG. This table reveals the real details of the scam store.
| Owner | Anonymous |
| Location | Actually located in Hongkong China. Not affiliated with any brand. |
| Refund Policy | Non-existent |
| Security | Poor. Exposes shoppers to Insider attack eg Credit card details theft. |
| Year Launched | March 2024 |
| Social Media | Not on Facebook, Tiktok, or any social media platforms. |
| Customer Complaints | no item delivered. unauthorized credit charges. unresponsive customer support. |
How To Recover Your Money From Honest Concept TDG Ltd
Inform your financial provider of the fraudulent transaction. Send document showing proof of payment, order, and any communication between you and the store. Request for a chargeback. If it’s possible, they’d be able to revert the charge and recover the amount. If it isn’t possible, you should count your loss and move on.
Steps to take to Prevent Future Credit Charges from Honest Concept TDG Ltd
Cancel your credit card
Immediately call your financial provider and cancel your credit card. By so doing, the credit card details you used for your transaction on valthyteamwear.com would become null and void.
Request for a new card
After the old credit card has been cancelled, ask for a new card, it doesn’t cost much to get one.Your credit card issuer will issue you a new one with different numbers.
Report the Fraud To Relevant Authorities
Report the scam to relevant authorities and organizations. This includes:
- Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3): If you are in the United States, you can file a complaint with the IC3 at https://www.ic3.gov/.
- Your Local Consumer Protection Agency: Contact your local consumer protection agency or the equivalent regulatory body in your country.
- Better Business Bureau (BBB): File a complaint with the BBB if the online store is based in the United States.
How to know If an Online Store is Fake
Aside from the obvious too good to be true discount sale, here are other ways to identify a scam website;
Check Website Registration Age
How old is the website? The domain age of a website tells a lot about a store’s legitimacy or transparency. Websites below 6 months old are often considered unsafe. You can find out a website’s age by checking on Who.is ( a free domain checker tool)
Find Out If The Website Has SSL Encryption
find out if the website is secured with SSL encryption. (https and padlock symbols). If the padlock symbol doesn’t appear near the website’s URL, then it means your personal and financial information is at risk at the store.
Verify The Business Address
Does The website provide return address? If Yes (Copy the address and paste on your browser. Google map would show if it is a real warehouse address or a residential address) If the address has also been used by other websites you’d see reviews in search results.
Search For Reviews Online
Are there customer reviews online? (It is advised that you sit it out if there are no customer reviews of the store. However if you’re not patient enough to wait you can send a mail to us to verify if the store is legit)
Final Thoughts
Honest Concept TDG Ltd is undoubtedly a scam company that you should avoid shopping from. Aside from not delivering items bought, the store also engages in credit card fraud, charging customers unauthorized fees.
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I was ripped off of $53.96 for a chair he was on Facebook marketplace it was charged to my Chase online card I do have a receipt that I printed out and I guess I just lost the money
I purchased from a company posing as Chicos. I placed an order for some clothing $42.59. It looked ligit and I often buy from Chicos. When the amount cleared my bank on April 3, 2024, it was listed as Honest/ Concepts Trading in Hong Kong. I knew I was scammed immediately. I have no receipt just that it was drawn out of my account.
I have a charge on my credit card $80.00 which I have no Idea what it is for. From Honest Concept Trading in Hong Kong. How do I recover my money please as I have no paper work to correspond.
I, too, just got a charge for 39.95 from Honest-Concept in Hong Kong. I have received nothing. I also just got scammed from KetoGenesis which I thought were Kelly Clarkson gummies until they came in a totally different bottle and were not as pictured on the site. In addition, they signed me up for a monthly 5 bottle order. BBB gives them a very low score.
I was thrilled to find a discounted clothing line that I knew and could trust the sizing. And in these high inflationary times when so many stores are closing I just assumed it was overstock or close outs! Never thought I couldn’t trust Facebook to screen their advertisers! It’s always all about the money no one has integrity or scruples anymore!
Pintrest also has vender VALXYE selling tools.then the card shows payment to HonestConcept TDG HongKong
Comme je consultais facebook, une publicité est apparue “Mephisto shoes”; j’ai commandé des chaussures; j’ai vu quelques jours après que mon compte a été débité de 2 fois la somme et bien sur je n’ai rien reçu. il est indiqué “honest concept carte 4”; c’était le 28 avril.