Shopmoviehub.com I’d rate zero stars but unfortunately…
I’d rate zero stars but unfortunately need to highlight a star to continue:
LAST UPDATE:
Summary (Point Form):
• The writer has been attempting to obtain a refund since 22 December 2025 but has received no refund or meaningful response, only automated emails.
• The issue was reported to Shopify multiple times, but the writer believes no effective action has been taken against the merchant.
• The merchant’s website remains active, despite concerns that it is operating fraudulently.
Concerns About the Merchant:
• The site appears to use fake or auto-generated reviews, possibly through Shopify apps such as Loox.
• A countdown timer is displayed to create urgency (FOMO), but it never actually changes, suggesting manipulation.
• The website uses generic logos and credibility signals to appear legitimate.
• It displays a photo of the Gold Coast to suggest it is an Australian business.
Verification Issues Identified:
• The listed business address does not exist.
• The mobile phone number is disconnected.
• The contact email receives no real response, only automated replies or possible outsourced responses.
Reports Made to Authorities and Organisations:
• The writer has reported the matter to:
• ATO
• ACCC
• Sony
• Nintendo
• Shopify (multiple times)
Additional Concerns:
• The product being sold may infringe Sony and Nintendo intellectual property.
• The product may also be a potential fire hazard because the projector overheats quickly.
Outcome:
• Despite the reports, the website is still operating, and no visible enforcement action has occurred.
• The writer acknowledges that investigations may occur behind the scenes, but they have seen no evidence of this.
Advice to Consumers:
• Avoid purchasing from this website.
• Conduct thorough due diligence before buying from Shopify stores.
• The writer clarifies that not all Shopify businesses operate unethically, but consumers should remain cautious.
Personal Conclusion:
• The writer has abandoned the attempt to recover the $189 AUD refund.
• The experience instead became an open-source investigation into online scam practices.
• Drawing on 35 years of investigative experience, the writer believes the website is engaging in multiple civil and criminal offences.
• However, due to the global and digital nature of e-commerce platforms, criminal investigations into such cases are unlikely or difficult to pursue.
• Fraudulent reviews and deceptive tools are easily accessible to online stores, enabling scams to operate effectively.