ScribblePen Scam

6 points by theoutfield 9 years ago | 5 comments

Do not purchase anything from this company it is a complete scam. https://thescribblepen.com/ Searching around the web I found out they were originally on KickStarter and pulled campaign. Anyone know how to get them taken down or make it well known that it's a scam?

theoutfield 9 years ago |

For more information review these sites

https://www.reddit.com/r/Scams/comments/2p7mk5/the_elusive_s...

https://www.reddit.com/r/shittykickstarters/comments/2rdcy2/...

http://hackaday.com/2014/09/04/scribble-and-the-failings-of-...

mtmail 9 years ago | |

Thanks! So looks like no reviewer has used that pen yet and all that exists are (faked) videos. The "one day left" preorder is probably shown every day.

The terms-of-service are awful. At least Kickstarter has some safe guards in place. https://thescribblepen.com/terms-of-service/ "Since the payment is processed to be spent on the development and manufacture of the Product immediately upon the submission of the pre-order by you, therefore, it is practically not possible for us to refund the payment you make."

theoutfield 9 years ago | | |

Exactly, this is a very professional looking scam. They should invest their time into something productive instead of stealing other peoples money.

mtmail 9 years ago |

Your HN account is less than an hour old and "it is a complete scam" should be at least backed up with more information. Can you share a story or point to a story/proof/evidence?

theoutfield 9 years ago |

More information http://drop-kicker.com/?s=scribble&x=0&y=0