desertcart.ae 

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I have just been scammed by Desertcart. They accept orders for items they cannot deliver. I was informed that my order was lost, and without my consent, I was signed up for a Pro membership. An amou... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

[Cancelled item still showing in same price, it is a scam, the site forces the user to subscribe.] I was surprised to see the item in low price, I verified the item specs. so that I place order... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Becareful ordering from Desertcart.ae I purchased an item for my boss on desert cart and somehow desert cart sneakily signed me up to an annual membership which costs 699 dirhams. They do this by... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Desert Cart is running a scam! They charged me AED 699 for their Pro Membership without my consent or approval. This unauthorized charge is fraud, plain and simple. When I contacted support, they refu... See more

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  1. Electronics Store
  2. Appliance Store

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Shop Online for Electronics, Books, Apparel, Kitchen, Jewelry & More. Millions Of Items at Great Prices & Free Delivery...


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Disgusting example of a company

Disgusting example of a company. A total and utter scam. Sadly Halifax credit card has been completely useless in helping me get reimbursed £179 and their customer service is diabolical.
DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY IT IS A SCAM!!!.

21 November 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ohhh and here I was hoping that they…

Ohhh and here I was hoping that they are a genuine company because I wanted to import something illegal world wide and they can get it 😂 those sand diggers will do anything for a quick buck and thanks for the gullible people who they ripped off. Own you one guys for posting your stupidity.

20 November 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Tricked into paying 699 dhs - stay away from this company

I was tricked into paying for the PRO service and they wont refund me 699dhs.

The box they make you tick looks like a normal T&C box, but it is you signing up for a 699dhs service. They take it out of your account 1 month later so you dont realise.

They refuse to refund and have terrible customer service.

This has clearly been done on purpose based on the number of bad reviews online.

20 November 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I have also received a debit of Aed699…

I have also received a debit of Aed699 from desert cart automatically and would like to have it reimbursed . It is a criminal offense and will be reporting to police with all other victims of this attrosity of theft.
I wish to know the person to contact in desertcart to have my monies reimbursed.
Moez Nasser

19 November 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Desert Cart: A Deceptive Desert of Hidden Fees and Overpriced Wares

My encounter with Desert Cart was nothing short of a nightmare. Initially drawn in by the prospect of convenience, I quickly realized that this company's practices were far from ethical.

To start, I was unexpectedly slapped with a 699 Derhams charge for a pro membership, a fee that they conveniently failed to notify me about. The lack of transparency in this matter is not only deceptive but also raises serious concerns about their business integrity.

Furthermore, upon exploring their product range, I was astounded by the exorbitant prices. It became evident that Desert Cart was not just charging for convenience but exploiting their customers by inflating prices well beyond reasonable market rates. This blatant profiteering left me feeling like a victim of legal theft.

What's most alarming is the absence of reminders or notifications regarding the pro membership renewal, indicating a deliberate strategy to catch customers off guard and maximize their profits at the expense of unsuspecting individuals.
In conclusion, my experience with Desert Cart was marred by hidden fees, overpriced products, and a distinct lack of transparency. This company's practices are not only deceptive but also raise ethical concerns about their commitment to customer satisfaction. I strongly advise potential customers to exercise caution and explore alternative options to avoid falling prey to this unscrupulous business.

17 November 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

A complete and utter scam

A complete and utter scam. Was charged 699 aed for A WHOLE YEAR after a free trial! Tried to dispute it but they mentioned sending me an email informing me the trial was ending. The email was titled “ desertcart PRO keeps getting better!” so I obviously didn’t open it! Very very misleading and they are of no help whatsoever. AVOID AT ALL COSTS!

16 November 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

A total Scam and must be sued

A total Scam and must be sued
They are rubbing people out
You go there and place an order and one
Month down the road you get a message informing you that AED 699 has been deducted against a pro membership which youve never done and never heard about - and when you contact them to equire they send you these snapshots showing that you have opted for the service by ticking a some small box somewhere on their website - what a scammers - i will try and report them to the local authorities

15 November 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Whole web site is a con stay away

Whole web site is a con stay away, they lie and lie and try to con you into £179 for postage then give you a month free trial and then tell you order is delayed for weeks clearly planning to run over the one month free trial, I then asked to cancel the order and the same day it was delayed its been dispatched they said after inmforming me there was supply issues mear hours earlier. It cleary has not been dispatched and this email has been sent to prevent refund as they only told me 4 hours ago it was a minimum of 3 weeks till it was back in stock and was subject to further delays. Lying cheating thieves, i have contacted my credit card company

12 November 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

PRO IS A SCAM

they are really scamming people , PRO option charging 699 AED and non refundable. They wont even notify you until it is charged from your card. Name to be changed to loot cart.
Making money by looting people.

10 November 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Deceptive company

Deceptive company! They sign you up to 1 year membership without asking and they failed to also remind me (as other serious companies do) before subscription was activated after 1 month. They just charged me the subscription with no option to get a refund!

10 November 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I give no star ratings actually

I give no star ratings actually. I ordered a tee shirt for my grandson, his chosen site £88.00 and somehow Desertcart sneakily signed me up to an annual membership which cost £179.00 . They do this by offering you free shipping, but the catch is that you signing up to there PRO Membership, unfortunately I was caught out, they refused to refund me, even though I explained I was pensioner and that this was a complete mistake, I would like to share this so others are not caught the same way, so my tee shirt has cost me £267.00

9 November 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Unacceptable Delays and Disastrous Customer Service

I am deeply frustrated with my experience as a customer of your company. Not only have I not received the product I ordered, but the handling of this situation by the customer service team has been nothing short of disastrous.

To elaborate on my concerns:

**1. Undisclosed Delays:** My initial issue was the continuous delay in receiving my product. The estimated delivery date was repeatedly pushed back without any explanation, leaving me in the dark about when I would receive my order. This lack of transparency is both infuriating and completely unacceptable.

**2. Disastrous Customer Service:** In addition to these delays, my interactions with the customer service team were equally frustrating. The representatives I spoke with were not only unhelpful but also displayed a concerning lack of politeness. I encountered rude behavior, a failure to understand my concerns, and a propensity to engage in unnecessary arguments. This level of customer service is far below the standard I expect from any reputable company.

**3. Ignored Requests:** Moreover, my requests were consistently ignored during my interactions with customer service. This further exacerbated the situation and left my issue unresolved.

It is paramount for any company to prioritize transparent communication, timely delivery, and outstanding customer service. your company has unfortunately failed on all fronts in my recent experience.

Timely and clear communication about delays, combined with polite and helpful customer service, are fundamental to maintaining a loyal customer base. I sincerely hope that my feedback serves as a catalyst for change and improvement in these areas.

In conclusion, my experience with you has been exceptionally disappointing. !!

8 November 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Extremely deceptive company - BEWARE

Extremely deceptive company that basically uses cunning methods to trick people into becoming PRO members without any reminders. Yes when people sign up to the trial period they are told that they will be charged the exorbitant fees (approx $200 US) once the trial period is over but the company does not give customers a reminder towards the end of the trial period that they will soon be charged. This is typical needless-to-say GOOD PRACTICE for any self respecting company that actually cares about its customers! When I explained my situation to their customer service they refused to provide me with a refund even though I explained to them that I am a mother of three children and simply couldn’t afford this yearly membership fee that they simply stole from me. Never use this platform. Not only are their products completely overpriced - they are a SCAM!!

28 October 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Tricked by low price in search

Googled Sennheiser RS 120-W headphones and they showed as £100 from Desertcart versus £119 on most other sites. Clicked on the link and they came up on the Desertcart site as £190 reduced to £160!! Not sure how they think people will still buy at grossly inflated prices after being tricked by a low price to click through to desertcart?!

2 November 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

BE SMARTER THAN ME: DO NOT TRUST THEM!!!

Despite the bad reviews I was aware of, I reluctantly placed my order and just because I found on Desertcart exactly the item and size I was looking for.
As first I received their welcome message for Pro Family, confirming that the FREE TRIAL would expire on Nov 24 after which I would be charged with the subscription amount. Shortly later I received their regular order confirmation, estimated delivery 5th Nov. All good at the first glimpse..

The morning after, at wake-up I found their order cancellation message, without explanation.

Now I am trying to cancel the Free Pro Membership trial which, as per their description, can be cancelled at any time. But: my account says "no active membership" wherefore I cannot cancel it. This means that - even they make us believe the contrary - obviously the free period cannot be cancelled. They aim to get the first subscription payment and only after that, probably, the subscription may be cancelled. THIS IS FRAUD!!!
Having paid through Paypal, as first thing I have removed my card. In addition to this, I will inform authorities, however, not being sure to what it may lead.
BE SMARTER THAN ME: DO NOT TRUST THEM!!!

26 October 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Desertcart.ae uses 'Dark Pattern'…

Desertcart.ae uses 'Dark Pattern' subscription scheme. I set out to make a once-off purchase from desertcart.ie on my mobile phone. I didn't opt-in for PRO Subscription; it was selected by default, placed among multiple similar look'n'feel buttons, small 'Change' text (no checkbox), and away from the 'Buy' button.
I used Apple Pay for a faster checkout.
Received one subsequent email that at the time I dismissed as yet-another-marketing-email, which contained a line about free trial ending at the end of the body of the email; nothing prominent.
The sneaky free trial period lapsed and I was charged in full €179 for annual subscription that I never wanted.
Completely dupped, I have significantly lower trust for any online retailer. I wish I'd checked TrustPilot; 1.3 stars says it all!!!
Desertcart isn't illegal, but it is misguiding, dishonest, unfair, sneaky. All bad traits and despicable business conduct. DesertCart disgusts me as an entity. Wish I could give zero stars on TrustPilot.

24 October 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible company

Terrible company. I just bought one book and have now been charged a ridiculous amount for PRO membership that I did not ask for. It’s a con

22 October 2023
Unprompted review

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