This is a list of scams that in some way relate to the work done by Ecotech Services (listed in no particular order):
| Name | Person | Claim | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Innovator Device | Richard Goran | Very high savings in electricity | Ecotech Blogpost |
| Various | Free energy | http://www.nikolateslasecret.com/ | |
| http://www.sky4energy.com/ | |||
| http://www.electricityblueprint.com/ | |||
| White van speaker scam | Sales of allegedly good quality speakers and stereos which are of poor quality | Ecotech Blogpost | |
| AkkuFresh | Sylvester Belso | Extends the life of lithium batteries | Ecotech blogpost |
| Batteriser | Bold claims of extending battery life | EEVblog | |
| Batmax | 35-200% extension in battery life | http://www.batmax.com/ | |
| Televisions | Black and white televisions were said to be bad for your eyes by a television salesman so he could sell colour sets | Anecdotal evidence from the 1980s | |
| Petroleum investment | Nour El Deen Nabil | Sao Tome and Principe Petroleum Agency is mentioned | Ecotech blogpost |
| Counterfeit electronic components | Relabelling of second hand components | Wikipedia |
If you are unsure if something is a scam or not the first thing to do is to seek reliable information on it. The internet is a good source of information but be sure to go to reliable sources such as governments and advocacy organisations. If something sounds too good to be true exercise caution since it is quite likely to be a scam.
Further information
- Scams at the Ministry of Consumer Affairs (New Zealand)
- Scam information at Consumer NZ
- Confidence trick at Wikipedia
Please let us know of any similar scams by emailing admin@ecotechservices.co.nz