The national consumers class action lawyers at Golomb & Honik are currently investigating an alleged scam run by Internet Company CashforiPhones.com. The fraudulent scam has occurred numerous times over a period of several years and has defrauded countless smartphone users across the United States. If you or someone you love has been a victim of CashforiPhones.com, you may be eligible to take part in a national class action lawsuit. Contact the national consumer class action attorneys at Golomb & Honik today to begin pursuing justice.
How does the scam work?
CashforiPhones.com operates similarly to numerous online companies that offer cash payment for trading in an old iPhone, smartphone, Android device, or mobile computer. According to advertisements, consumers can get $300 or more for trading in their old device. This offer is especially tempting for iPhone consumers who have recently upgraded their devices and are looking for a way to recover some of their investment.
When consumers begin the process of trading in their old iPhone, CashforiPhones.com gives them an initial estimate of how much their device is worth – often citing several hundred dollars. They are upfront that the estimate may change when they receive the device, and they do let consumers know that they have 3 days to reject the offer. After the 3 days, there are no returns. Unfortunately, when iPhone owners send in their old devices, the company then offers a much lower “actual” price – often just $20. When the consumer tries to reject the offer and retrieve their phone, emails are returned as “blocked” and they are unable to reach anyone by phone. When the 3 days passes, they are then told that they are not allowed to return the phone and the deal is final.
Consumers across the country have been outraged when they traded in their iPhones in excellent condition, only to receive a $20 check in the mail or through Paypal. Even worse, they are unable to get their phones back.
One customer was originally offered $263 to send in his old iPhone. CashforiPhones.com then sent him a check for just $41. They never told him of the ridiculously reduced price, nor did they give him an opportunity to reject the offer. He did not even get a chance to get his phone back.
Unfortunately, this bait and switch technique is a common scam made easier by the Internet. Consumer fraud, especially on the Internet, is common, yet it is not legal and should be stopped. Class action lawsuits give individuals the chance to band together in relatively small claims and seek legal action against these types of companies. Internet scams and consumer fraud are illegal and victims need an aggressive legal advocate in their corner when pursuing legal action.
Contact Our National Consumer Class Action Lawyers
The national consumer class action lawyers at Golomb & Honik are actively seeking individuals who have been financially harmed by CashforiPhones.com to serve as representatives in a new class action lawsuit against the company. Class action lawsuits enable groups of individuals that have been harmed by a corporation or company to band together to seek justice. We believe that iPhone owners that traded their devices with CashforiPhones.com were the victims of consumer fraud and we believe in holding the company responsible for their actions.
To learn more about this class action lawsuit or to discuss your case with one of our national consumer protection lawyers, contact us at 1-800-355-3300 or 1-215-985-9177 or fill out our confidential contact form.
The national consumer class action lawyers at Golomb & Honik have successfully represented consumers in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey & throughout the United States.
