http://www.uksurplus.net/

[bluesatin]

Just thought I'd let people know on here this site seems VERY dodgy: http://www.uksurplus.net/

Couldn't find anything on Google about them, although I did find them using the Google Product Search beta, so I was debating whether or not it'd be worth attempting to buy something from them.

What I could find out:
Address:
UK Surplus
23 Purley Court
Brighton Road
Purley
Surrey
CR8 2BL

Names Associated:
Melanie Hughes (registered the domain name)
Gary Fleck

Number:
07515704172

Reckon it's worth reporting them to the trading standards at: http://www.ripofftipoff.net/?


EDIT:
There is a statement from http://uk-surplus.com at the end of this thread, which is a completely different company and should not be mixed up with the site in my post.

Hi

As a director of UK Surplus Central Ltd, website uk-surplus.com, (unable to post full url, due to forum policy for new users) I just wanted to post a note to highlight that the subject of this thread, uk-surplus.net, has no connection what so ever with UK Surplus Central Ltd.

UK Surplus Cetral Ltd operate from a warehouse just off J22 of the M1 in the East Midlands near Leicester. Apart from our website we operate sales channels on eBay, Amazon, Play.com, and Pixmania.

We are a VAT registered business registered in the UK with a company number of 5759446 should you wish to look up our credentials at Companies House.

Unfortunately it would appear that we are selling similar items to the company which is the subject of this thread, and we will look into whether further action is needed on our part.

This matter was brought to our attention by a customer who contacted us believing she had purchased an item from ourselves, and had received nothing for 2 weeks.

She had of course purchased from uk-surplus.net and like other posters here had been sent a separate email requesting her date of birth after she had made payment by credit card. It was this lady who brought this matter to our attention. We advised she contact her card issuer immediately and fortunately she had not had any money taken from her card up to that point.

There is also another company whose webisite address is the same as ours but which deals in military and large plant surplus, again no relation to the subject of this thread.

I hope this helps to clear up any confusion, but if anyone has any questions you can of course view our website which has all our contact details on it.


Sincerely
John Yallop
Director UK Surplus Central Ltd.

[Jonessie]

Just thought I'd let people know on here this site seems VERY dodgy: http://www.uksurplus.net/

Couldn't find anything on Google about them, although I did find them using the Google Product Search beta, so I was debating whether or not it'd be worth attempting to buy something from them.

What I could find out:
Address:
UK Surplus
23 Purley Court
Brighton Road
Purley
Surrey
CR8 2BL

Names Associated:
Melanie Hughes (registered the domain name)
Gary Fleck

Number:
07515704172

Reckon it's worth reporting them to the trading standards at: http://www.ripofftipoff.net/?

Cheap deals are somethimes not legit, I always uses Scan for most of all my hardware because I trust them. I would rather do Business with a large organisation than a small time business.

[CaptainCrash]

Reckon it's worth reporting them to the trading standards at: http://www.ripofftipoff.net/?

According to Google Street View, the post code address looks like a block of residential flats, and the mobile number given as a contact doesn't exactly inspire confidence either.

I think I'd treat them with caution, but on the other hand, they *may* be perfectly legitimate. It seems a bit unreasonable to report someone to Trading Standards if you've no evidence of them actually ripping anyone off, or in fact of any wrongdoing at all...

[bluesatin]

Well I just looked at the site a little further and it says this when you're ordering:

In order for us to verify your identity and process your order we require your Date of Birth and card CV2 security number. Please add these to the Order Instructions/Comments box. Failure to do so will result in your order being cancelled. Thank You.

Should a site ever need your date of birth for processing an order?

[CaptainCrash]

Should a site ever need your date of birth for processing an order?

No, that does seem a bit suspect. Perhaps it would be worth emailing them to ask why they need that information?

[SiM]

No, that does seem a bit suspect. Perhaps it would be worth emailing them to ask why they need that information?

Identity fraud side business?

They seem to have a valid SSL certificate... but are those cheap to buy?

I would report them... if they are legit then they won't get closed down anyway, won't they?

[peterb]

They arren't a limited company (although there is a Company, UK Surplus Ltd based in Liverpool, who might be interested in this lot using the same name) - professionally produced website, but that means nothing...

One of their links is to a Surplus/bankrupt stock wholesaler so make of that what you will... Don't think I'd use them though.

[DDY]

I recently bought foreign currency off a legit site, my DOB was required for security reasons.

[peterb]

I recently bought foreign currency off a legit site, my DOB was required for security reasons.

That may have been to comply with the regulations designed to prevent money laundering.

[UseItNow]

peterb, a congratulations in order? I see a significant date of 12/08/09! PhD? If so, then Congratulations!

[jackvdbuk]

peterb, a congratulations in order? I see a significant date of 12/08/09! PhD? If so, then Congratulations!

yep, congrats peter, pink handbag day is not easily acomplished! dedication and a good mind is whats needed for that!

[peterb]

http://forums.hexus.net/general-disc...gust-09-a.html

http://forums.hexus.net/general-disc...here-guys.html


PHD - easy - PhD - I wish! (MSc first - maybe!)

But thank you for the thought!

[UseItNow]

http://forums.hexus.net/general-disc...gust-09-a.html

http://forums.hexus.net/general-disc...here-guys.html


PHD - easy - PhD - I wish! (MSc first - maybe!)

But thank you for the thought!

Hah, LOL, I completely missed that thread!

Thank you Jack for the thanks, glad I could be of service!

[sarto]

I recently came across this site too. Couldn't find much info aside from the address and phone number already mentioned, but checked the terms and conditions of the fraud protection on my credit card (which says that DOB can be necessary when dealing with online retailers) and went ahead with an order, saving any relevant details.

I've been contacted by the guy who appears to run the site, and he informs me that my order should arrive by Wednesday. He also claims that the extra info is required to aid secure transactions. My order is still showing up as awaiting payment, so I contacted him again today but no response so far.

I'll post again once the items arrive/if I run into any problems.

Sarto

[Zak33]

ok sarto... keep us informed

[PeterStoba]

Bottom of site says they are using http://www.finestshops.com/

Interesting, means they could just be a front for an actual store?