Guest Nerf Posted May 13, 2010 Report Posted May 13, 2010 Hey Guys, Just a heads up. I thought that I found the deal of the century for a unlock code for my pulse phone at just £4.69. Went on the website, filled in my details including the phones IMEI number filled then took me to paypal to put my details in. Did that, paid for it. Then seconds later I received this email below with the most obvious pieces of information which I would expect everybody to know. No code. After rereading the website at it does actually tell you in small writing you are getting a guide on ways to unlock your phone. But still, setting up a company called Unlock Codes2U, Even putting in your IMEI number which is essential on unlocking your phone was enough to fool me. I now feel stupid for even falling for this, but at least I didnt give the Royal Prince of Mumbia $20,000 bank transfer in return of $2,000,000! lol Here in the report as my £4.69 will come to some use for people that didnt already know this info. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED =================================================================== UNLOCK REPORT - HUAWEI U8220 =================================================================== * Your phone: Huawei U8220 * Your country: United Kingdom * Your network: T-Mobile * Your IMEI: ****************** =================================================================== WHAT IS HUAWEI U8220 UNLOCKING? =================================================================== * T-Mobile phones are usually locked by T-Mobile * This means they can only be used on T-Mobile * Unlocking enables you to use any compatible network * We have 5 different options to unlock your Huawei U8220 * Keep reading to find out more... =================================================================== WHY UNLOCK YOUR HUAWEI U8220? =================================================================== * Choose any network, giving you freedom to use the best value provider * Use foreign SIM cards when roaming, save on extortionate roaming costs * Once unlocked to all networks you can sell it to anyone, and make more money * Swap SIM cards at different times, get the best value tariff =================================================================== HOW DO I UNLOCK MY HUAWEI U8220? =================================================================== Option 1 -------- Unlock your phone with a T-Mobile unlock code * Price: Sometimes free depending on your account status * Difficulty: As easy as dialling a phone number * Time: Can be instantly (dependant on T-Mobile) - Phone T-Mobile customer services - Ask for an unlock code to use foreign SIM cards in your Huawei - T-Mobile should be able to provide the unlock code - Price is dependent on your account status - You may need to pay the unlock code fee up front - Your unlock code will be sent to you either by post, email or SMS Option 2 -------- Unlock your phone at a local independent dealer or market stall * Price: Small charge (dependant on the retailer) * Difficulty: Medium * Time: Instantly in store - Find them using your online / telephone directory - Ask them to unlock your Huawei U8220, locked to T-Mobile in United Kingdom - Get your Huawei unlocked in store using special hardware - Ensure you back up all your settings and critical data - You can usually negotiate the price - The work can be done instantly - while you wait Option 3 -------- Unlock your phone with an online retailer's unlock code * Price: Sometimes free (dependant on the retailer) * Difficulty: As easy as dialling a phone number * Time: From instantly to several weeks - Use a search engine to locate an online retailer - Ensure they guarantee an unlock code is available - Order the unlock code online - Wait for the unlock code to arrive (can take several weeks) - Can be sent by email, SMS or even over the phone Option 4 -------- Unlock your phone with online unlock software downloads * Price: Free (subject to availability) * Difficulty: Can be technically challenging * Time: Instant download - Search for the latest unlock software - Download & install the software - Software usually generates an unlock code to enter into the keypad - Alternatively unlock directly with the phones original USB cable - Get free technical support online Option 5 -------- Unlock your phone with your own unlock clip or unlock box * Price: Most expensive option (clips usually cheaper than boxes) * Difficulty: Can be technically challenging * Time: Instantly once you have the equipment - Use a search engine to find a suitable online retailer - Search for Huawei U8220 unlock clips and/or unlock box - Order the hardware online - Get free technical support on the manufacturers website - Option for additional paid support with many online stores
Guest michlaustn Posted May 13, 2010 Report Posted May 13, 2010 Did you pay using Paypal? I fell for a similar scam a few years ago (it may have been same company i dont remember) but I paid through paypal and raised a refund complaint and expained how it was extrmeley misleading. I got a refund the next day.
Guest Azurren Posted May 13, 2010 Report Posted May 13, 2010 Did you pay using Paypal? I fell for a similar scam a few years ago (it may have been same company i dont remember) but I paid through paypal and raised a refund complaint and expained how it was extrmeley misleading. I got a refund the next day. +1 Make a detailed refund request and complaint and the site may be dropped by papal. Best way to keep others from taking from the same scam :)
Guest giryan Posted May 13, 2010 Report Posted May 13, 2010 There's a link at at the top of the forum to someone who does it. he's cheap and quick.
Guest Nerf Posted May 13, 2010 Report Posted May 13, 2010 There's a link at at the top of the forum to someone who does it. he's cheap and quick. like me
Guest Posted May 13, 2010 Report Posted May 13, 2010 Tried to unlock a phone a year or so ago with these guys. Of course no reply. Got a refund from Visa.
Guest giryan Posted May 13, 2010 Report Posted May 13, 2010 like me huh? you can unlock them, but you paid someone else? I don't understand?
Guest _melchett Posted May 13, 2010 Report Posted May 13, 2010 i laughed first time (i'm childish i know), but giryan your response made it all the better
Guest Nerf Posted May 14, 2010 Report Posted May 14, 2010 i laughed first time (i'm childish i know), but giryan your response made it all the better Hehe. Anyway Latest update, I got my money back after opening a dispute through Paypal
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