I Tried Pre-Ordering the Trump Phone. The Page Failed and It Charged My Credit Card the Wrong Amount

[justaprogressive]

On Monday the Trump Organization announced its own mobile service plan and the “​​T1 Phone,” a customized all-gold mobile phone that its creators say will be made in America.

I tried to pre-order the phone and pay the $100 downpayment, hoping to test the phone to see what apps come pre-installed, how secure it really is, and what components it includes when it comes out. The website failed, went to an error page, and then charged my credit card the wrong amount of $64.70. I received a confirmation email saying I’ll receive a confirmation when my order has been shipped, but I haven’t provided a shipping address or paid the full $499 price tag. It is the worst experience I’ve ever faced buying a consumer electronic product and I have no idea whether or how I’ll receive the phone.

“Trump Mobile is going to change the game, we’re building on the movement to put America first, and we will deliver the highest levels of quality and service. Our company is based right here in the United States because we know it’s what our customers want and deserve,” Donald Trump Jr., EVP of the

Trump Organization, and obviously one of President Trump’s sons, said in a press release announcing Trump Mobile.
The announcement describes the T1 Phone as a “sleek, gold smartphone engineered for performance and proudly designed and built in the United States for customers who expect the best from their mobile carrier.”

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[newdeal2]

1. Hope they used a credit card they don't care about

It’s probably already compromised.

[Aristus]

2. That's Trumpism in a nutshell right there.

Donald Trump - Patron saint of incompetent buffoons.

[Captain Zero]

3. File a consumer complaint with your state AG?

Worth a shot. Ask for extra money back for mental anguish.

[chowder66]

4. The "Fake it until you make it" grift.

[cbabe]

5. '... proudly designed and built in the United States ...'

Nope.

https://www.pcmag.com/news/mobile-experts-skeptical-of-trump-t1-phone-made-in-america-claims

Mobile Experts Skeptical of Trump 'T1' Phone Made-in-America Claims

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Blake Przesmicki, an analyst at the research firm Counterpoint, is also skeptical that the T1 will be American-made. Instead, he expects Trump Mobile to source the device from a manufacturer in China.

… more …

[Ferrets are Cool]

6. FAFO

Anyone who orders one of these atrocities deserves to be fucked over.

[peggysue2]

7. Any time I've had a problem with an overcharge or misfiling . . .

Of charges on my credit card, I've called the credit card company, explained the situation and have had the charge blocked. It's always been handled quickly and without fuss. The earlier you make that call, the better.

I had a brouhaha over a Christmas present for my oldest son, a piece of exercise equipment. I paid for the purchase and the package never arrived. The company insisted it had been delivered by UPS. It wasn't. They even sent me a picture of the item. On someone else's doorstep.

We went round and round on the mis-delivered package until I called the credit card company, explained the situation and after they investigated, the charge was refunded (over $100) to my account.

The best way to resolve these things is keeping on top of your account balances and predicted delivery dates, so you know exactly what's going on.

And then, act as soon as possible. Contact the vendor with your complaint. If you get stalled? Call the credit company.

Also, don't trust anything with Trump's name attached.

[Midnight Writer]

8. And he promises to run government just like he runs his businesses

We are all going to get ripped off

[hlthe2b]

9. It is so damned depressing that a 100% grifter scammer like him and his offspring are not excoriated by MSM 24/7...

How the hell can anyone NOT know what he is, what he has done, what he plans to do, just slays me.

Gawd, we are a reprehensible and willfully ignorant society.

[allegorical oracle]

10. Thought "the boys" -- Eric and Jr. -- were heading up this latest gig. When do we ever learn?

They are MFking incompetent. Bet even Jr's latest "men's club" bar in Georgetown founders at some point, but not before he's taken the investors' money.

The boys are okay with the "will to grift" but not so much with "deliver the grift."

[struggle4progress]

11. Welcome to SoSueMe.Com: Bye bye $64! Hello big lotta nuthin!

Why not try our sister site BiteMe.Com?

[Hugin]

12. Good news!

It would appear that the AI customer service representative is working splendidly!

Outstanding!

[WarGamer]

13. A $170 phone stuck in a fake gold case... typical Trump crap.

[Johonny]

14. I assume it will keep charging a persons card

Until the end of time, just like they did to campaign contributors... fraud, it is what they do.