Keely Goodall1 August 2024 | 9:37

Reliable Store is a SCAM, warns Wendy Knowler and CGSO

The consumer goods and services ombud is urging people to stay away from ‘the reliable store.’

Reliable Store is a SCAM, warns Wendy Knowler and CGSO

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Pippa Hudson speaks with Wendy Knowler, Consumer Journalist

Listen to the interview in the audio below.

Multiple customers have complained about buying something from the online retailer, the Reliable Store, only to bitterly disappointed with what arrives.

One unlucky consumer spent R750 to get two wall lights, and what she received was a plastic cover with a switch box.

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Other customers made similar complaints of either receiving a completely different item or a cheap and nasty version of what they tried to buy.

“I have many case studies sad to say.”
- Wendy Knowler, Consumer Journalist

Knowler has been warning consumers to stay away from them, and she is not alone.

The Consumer Goods and Services Ombud (CGSO) has put out a statement warning people to steer clear of this retailer.

The Reliable Store is currently going through voluntary liquidation, but their site is functioning as normal.

Scroll up to the audio player to listen to the interview.