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Don't jump for joy over that trampoline - it might be a scam, watchdog warns

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'The CGSO has received numerous complaints from consumers who have made a full payment or deposits ranging between R3,200 and R6,300 to SA Trampoline.'

One of the victims Conrad Blom has so far compiled a list of about 30 people, jointly owed almost R200,000 by SA Trampoline owner Hannes Pieterse. File photo.Beware the online trampoline purchase scam, the consumer goods and services ombudsman warned on Monday.

“The CGSO has received numerous complaints from consumers who have made a full payment or deposits ranging between R3,200 and R6,300 to SA Trampoline - an online business which manufactures and installs trampolines - on the promise that the goods would be delivered and installed within 7-14 working days, but the company has … failed to deliver the goods or refund consumers,” the ombud said.

 

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