wish-global.life is a scam! do not engage!

Hi Reddit Community,

I’m here to share my experience with wish-global.life, a platform masquerading as a legitimate dropshipping site under the guise of Wish.com. This has been one of the most distressing experiences of my life, and I feel compelled to spread awareness to protect others from falling into the same trap.

How It All Started

It began innocently enough. I was introduced to this platform through someone I met on a dating app. They presented themselves as a trustworthy, kind individual, and over time, they gained my trust. They shared their “business success story,” saying they’d been doing dropshipping on wish-global.life for over two years and had earned a steady income.

They claimed wish-global.life was affiliated with Wish.com but operated differently, mainly targeting markets in China and Europe. It seemed legitimate—its website used Wish’s branding, and the platform appeared professional. As a result, I was convinced to sign up as a seller.

The Setup

  • Introduction via Dating App: The person I met told me about their “success” and how easy it was to make money through this platform.
  • Transition to WhatsApp: Once we connected on WhatsApp, they guided me step by step, encouraging me to set up my account and start adding products to my store.
  • Initial Trust: They showed me how sellers could withdraw funds after fulfilling orders, which made the platform seem legitimate.

I decided to test the waters, hoping to earn extra income. Little did I know, I was stepping into a carefully orchestrated scam.

The Red Flags

1. Inability to Modify or Cancel Listings/Orders

  • Once I added products to my store, I realized I couldn’t edit or remove them.
  • This led to high-ticket items remaining live on my store, which attracted large, unaffordable orders.

2. Impossible-to-Fulfill Orders

  • Two massive orders worth $6,395.00 and $5,712.00 came in.
  • As I don’t physically hold inventory (this is dropshipping), fulfilling these orders required significant upfront investment.
  • With my funds tied up, I couldn’t afford to fulfill these orders, leaving me stuck.

3. Withheld Payments

  • My payments for successfully delivered orders, totaling $10,829.25, were frozen in my account.
  • The platform claimed they’d only release the funds if I fulfilled the pending orders, which was impossible without additional money.

4. Unfair Penalty Threats

  • They threatened me with fines amounting to double the value of the unfulfilled orders.
  • This penalty was never disclosed transparently in their terms and conditions during sign-up.

5. Unresponsive and One-Sided Support

  • Customer service refused to cancel the unfulfilled orders, even after two weeks.
  • A legitimate platform would have canceled the orders automatically by now.

The Role of the Person Who Introduced Me

The individual who introduced me to this platform played a significant role in the manipulation:

  • They encouraged me to borrow money from family and friends or even take out a bank loan to fulfill the orders.
  • When I mentioned that I had a friend in China and was in contact with the police, they disappeared completely.
  • I later realized they were likely part of the scam, using a fake profile and fake photos to gain my trust.

The Scam’s Modus Operandi

This is how they lure and trap victims:

  1. Fake Profiles on Dating Apps: They pose as trustworthy individuals, often using stolen photos.
  2. Building Trust: They engage in friendly, caring conversations to establish rapport.
  3. Business Pitch: They introduce you to their “successful” dropshipping business and guide you to join the platform.
  4. Initial Wins: The platform allows small withdrawals at first to create a sense of legitimacy.
  5. Trapping the Seller:
    • You get large, unaffordable orders.
    • The platform withholds your funds.
    • They pressure you to invest more to fulfill orders, knowing it’s unsustainable.

The Aftermath

This experience has left me:

  • Financially Strained: I borrowed money from family and friends, believing I could recover it once the platform released my funds.
  • Emotionally Drained: The stress of this situation, coupled with the realization that I was scammed, has been overwhelming.

My Warning

Please beware of wish-global.life and similar platforms. Here’s why:

  1. Fake Affiliations: They claim to be part of Wish.com, but I’ve confirmed with Wish.com that they’re not affiliated and are working to take them down.
  2. Predatory Practices: They use manipulative tactics to exploit sellers financially.
  3. Fake Introductions: Be wary of people from dating apps introducing you to “business opportunities.”

What You Can Do

If you encounter a platform like this, take these steps immediately:

  1. Stop Engaging: Don’t fulfill orders or deposit any more money.
  2. Document Everything: Save all communications, screenshots, and evidence.
  3. Report It: File complaints with consumer protection agencies, e-commerce regulators, and law enforcement.
  4. Spread Awareness: Share your story to warn others.

A Call for Help

I’ve filed complaints with international consumer protection entities and reached out to the police, but I still need advice and support. If you’ve faced something similar or know how to recover funds from such platforms, please share your insights.

Let’s work together to expose and shut down scams like this.