nativediscount(.com) beware of scams

[Pulci Gorgon]

A few days ago, while scrolling through YouTube before going to bed, I came across an ad for what seemed like an incredible offer: unlimited, free internet access with a device called SmartWiFi. According to the description, this device, supposedly invented by a former SpaceX engineer, can connect to certain satellites in their fleet to provide internet.

The device itself wasn’t free—it had a price tag of 99 euros (or possibly dollars or pounds in the US and UK). Still, the offer sounded tempting. The claims were extraordinary: no subscription fees, fast, private, and ultra-secure connection, compatibility with 100% of devices, small and lightweight for portable use, and easy installation in less than 30 seconds.

What raised a red flag for me was the "special discount" being advertised. This miraculous product was suddenly available for just 49 euros, a 50% reduction. It felt too good to be true.

Curious, I decided to do some research on my computer, where I could properly read the details. A quick search on Google led me to several scam-alert websites. There, I found numerous warnings about this so-called nativediscount website. Some reviews even described it as part of a "Chinese mafia" scam, claiming that customers were charged but never received their orders.

Thanks to those warnings, I avoided falling into the trap. It seems that the scam has been fairly well reported in many countries but this is the first time I had to do with it.