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5:34 pm EDT

Riddex Refuses to stand behind product

Last year I purchased the Riddex plus pest control. I watched the commericals and thought it might be something to help me control roaches without compromising my breathing problem. Here in Florida we can even buy them at the local CVS Drugstore. Well, I plugged it in and waited for a month for it to take care of the problem. No such luck. The bugs would crawl all over the unit. I contacted the company, and spoke to "Autumn", who assured me that Corporate would contact me in the next few days. I am still waiting for that call after several months. I wrote to them demanding a contact call and was ignored. I wrote another with the promise of contacting the Better Business Bureau, AND contact our local tv stations Consumer Alerts department. Still nothing from the Riddex company. I suggest that everyone contact the BBB and report this companies abuse of customers and their piece of crap product. They have the attitude of "We got your money, now go away".

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6:50 pm EDT

Riddex Don't waste your money!

As an exterminator for over 20 years, I am telling you that Riddex is a scam. I found roaches living in those things! If you need to get rid of roaches, a light dusting with Boric acid and baiting with gels now sold at most stores and sticky glue boards will be alot more effective.Boric acid is the safest product out there. You don't have to flood the area, but just give it a light treatment, and place your glue traps under the sinks. Roaches like areas of moisture such as kitchens and bathrooms. If you have mice, the best thing to use are snap traps and glue boards/traps. I never used rodent baits, and I do NOT recommend rat/mice poisons, as the average consumer doesn't know how to use them, or where to place them, and the chances of a child or family pet will get into it. Best wishes.

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10:32 am EDT

Riddex Fraud

I bought Riddex for a tenant to use for roaches. Not only did it not work, but she got a picture of two roaches sitting on top of the Riddex plug-in. Plus their guarantee is not true. I tried in vain to find a phone number or some way to contact them. I returned the units certified mail, requested the refund they guaranteed, and have proof that they received it back in a timely fashion. To no avail. I then found the corporate address and sent a letter requesting a refund. That did not work either. They refused to respond to ANYTHING, except taking your money. I would be happy to email you the photo.

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Mosier, US
Oct 10, 2009 12:04 am EDT

I pray these are all first timers to this type of fraud. Hopefully the $60 to $120 stolen from these people will encourage them to employ a little common sense next time a product seems too good to be true. Think about this... if this product actually worked as it's makers claim, it would threaten a massive chunk of a multi-billion dollar global industry. The sudden emergence of a product with this potential impact on the market would be practically impossible. The expected return to owners of it would very early compel them to consider the political dimension they were about to engage directly. Such a situation would be very hard to hide for long and knowledeg of the development of the product would slowly accumulate, forcing reaction and publicity. The competition would respond in a variety of ways, and by the time the product makes it to the market they are prepared to compete. The impact on the industry would no doubt be much less severe (which improves efficiency and stability in the economy).

Try this. Next time you get the urge to gamble on this crap, take a deep breath, google "fraud" and the product's name.

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1:03 pm EDT
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Riddex This product attracted roaches !

Really ! First I got ripped off by the $17.95 shipping. I let it go thinking that if it worked, it was worth it anyway.

It did not work at all. It actually attracted roaches. It so attracted roaches that they were living on it, and nesting behind it, including trying to nest in the plug itself. We're going to have to shut down the fuse for the kitchen so that we can clean the roach goo from the plug.

OH BTW, a mouse liked it so much that it ate through the wall to get in.

Awful product! It's a scam.

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Riddex undelivered products/no response

Advertise fast delivery. Ordered 2 Riddex on June 21, 2009. Withdrawal for the items took place on June 23, 2009. Called to get a tracking # on July 1. It hadn't been sent yet. They claimed there was a problem with their website. Problem obviously hasn't affected withdrawing funds. Called them again today July 3, only get a recording stating that customer service is busy and to go to their website. I don't advise anyone to be taken by their advertising of faster delivery than other sites. I emailed them twice and got no response. My next step is to contact the Better Business Bureau and the Attorney General.

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3:35 pm EDT
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Riddex Shipping Scam

My husband needed three units, so he order two and supposidly was getting two free. It states that it is buy one and get one free for $29.95 plus the $8.95 shipping and handling. Big Letters above it buy one get one Free. Then down underneith in red it says And today as part of our TV offer, your entitled to receive a second bonus Ridex Plus for Free! Just pay the $8.95 to cover the shipping and handling. IT DOESN'T SAY PAY AN ADDITIONAL $8.95 PER UNIT. SO IT IS A SHIPPING RIP OFF SCAM. WHEN YOU GET THE INVOICE (BECAUSE NONE SHOWS UP WHEN YOU ORDER IT ON LINE AFTER PAYING), YOU ARE SHOCKED TO SEE $44.00+ IN SHIPPING COST. YOU CAN RETURN IT, BUT NO SHIPPING AND HANDELING IS REFUNDABLE.! B U Y E R B E W A R E ! ! ! !

We were also sent 3 units that we didn't even order the same day for a total f $85.00 for three and then $111.00 for 4. They won't reimburse the shipping and I have to spend more to send them back! CHARGE OVER $200.00 TOTAL.

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9:59 am EST

Riddex Stole my money!

I went to the Riddex site to look into purchasing after viewing a tv ad. After seeing that it was not as asdvertised we backed out of the site and NEVER CONFIRMED AN ORDER. A couple days later...a debit for RIddex shows up in my account. I call them to resolve respectfully and they tell me (Ivan ID#TRCCS55 if thats real, and Ariana) that they have no upper management for me to speak with and that I would not be able to receive a refund for at least 30 days. So basically they obtained my money through unauthorized charges, and are now telling me wait to receive it. What kind of business practice is this? I will do all that I must to fix this situation and the poor business practices that they excercise!

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8:09 am EDT
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Riddex Unauthorized charges

Riddix has the worst service ever! They charged my account twice and i never got my money back. so a word to the wise; DON'T USE UR CREDIT CARD! In addition to that, the product is no good. It made the pest WORST! or very angry. Now they have a mind of their own, so thanks Riddix, for absolutely nothing! What a waste of money I'm telling you. My daughter could kill bugs better. I have never had so unfriendly service in my life so the real question is did any of the people on the Riddex team finish highschool? Probably not.

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Riddex Fraud and scam

Not only does the product not work, the shipping charges are HIGH ($17.90 for the two small boxes). Tried using Riddex in garages after Hurricane Ike. Anything that ran in for shelter was not bothered by this product. I think the roaches prefer it to the good old fashioned roach spray. Maybe it's an aphrodisiac for them.

I am currently, I'm in the process of returning the product. It appears I will need lots of luck from what I've read on this site. Do not believe the hype you hear and read in their advertisements. It is pure B.S.

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Speedbuggy45
, US
Aug 26, 2016 7:26 am EDT

In April 2010 purchased $300.00 of Riddex Plus with a 2 years warranty, within the last six month I have killed 6 mice and set out 4 aerosol cannisters to kill roaches, I have also brought 4 cans of Raid Ant and Roach Spray and use each night to kill the critters that come out during dinner or just sitting around watching TV. To my knowledge this represents false advertising from your company. I gave Riddex units to a friend of mine and it didn't work for her either. I will not purchase items of this sort any more from your company.

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Sven E
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Aug 26, 2016 7:26 am EDT

If you haven't learned by now, you should never buy anything sold on TV...! I have used this riddex thing for OVER a year and it does not work at all. I have even place both plug ins in the kitchen and still rats, roaches and even lizards run around un-effected. While my dwelling is not infested nor over-run by the pests, it is not completely pest free either. Also, I am a very, VERY clean person. I make sure to clean and sanitize kitchen everyday with out fail! And yet the RIDDEX unit seems to attract the pests! Do NOT waste your time or money!

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unreal
Fort Lauderdale, US
Aug 26, 2016 7:26 am EDT

I bought this at bedroom bath and beyond for 19.99... thank God I didn't pay what most of you paid... I'd be a lot more pissed than you all. Anyways... had this "running" for about a month now and all I see is a buch of droppings from mice all around this damn thing...more than before...

I guess the whole idea of making a few million or more is...

Get a plactic box...slap some blinking lights on it and a logo...sell it for 19.99 and up through different media sources...and before you know it... The company gets rich! man... I need to do that!...

Who wants to buy mine? I sell it for half price!

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J74
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Aug 26, 2016 7:26 am EDT

The riddex pulse is pure dee crap it dose dose not work at al li had roaches from a new tenant that had moved to the downstairs apartment and one day i saw the commercial and decided to call because it sounded so convincing i just knew that would be money well spent however the roaches would be drawn to it like a hang out spot the roaches would be all on it and behind it absolutely every where.its like all the roaches came to hang out on that thing dont waste ur money.i promise you will be completely unsatisfied.

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riddex scam
Crestwood, US
Jul 19, 2009 4:26 pm EDT

After using such product i find it does create activity in the begining. But after months of use the problem still persist. Product is far from cheap, so i expected positve results. Very dissatisfied. It appears the insects are growing in numbers. I have never unplugged product so if it suppose to work what happened? I feel the product is a scam and i warn anyone thinking of buying it : BEWARE!

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nancy pennington
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Sep 04, 2008 8:21 pm EDT

We called the number advertised on the TV. We were high pressured to buy Riddex plus other things. We had given our charge number but then told them we DID NOT WANT IT. MY HUSBAND EVEN CALLED BACK IMMEDIATELY TO CONFIRM THAT WE DID NOT WANT IT AND THEY SAID OK - ORDER CANCELED.

IT WAS CHARGED ILLEGALLY./W/O OUR PERMISSION.

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bubnjo
Dallas, US
Nov 02, 2009 12:06 pm EST

I had a mouse, in the kitchen, after having a riddex plugged in for several months. And now I've seen a second one in my livingroom. I live in an apartment, so the size only needed one riddex.

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Debra G.
Woodbridge, US
Jun 02, 2009 10:35 am EDT

BOUGHT RIDDEX IN HOPES IT WOULD TAKE CARE PESTS WITHOUT HAVING TO USE CHEMICALS. IT TURNS OUT TO BE A BIG JOKE, SO I GUESS I AM OUT THE MONEY FOR THE PRODUCT, PLUS NOW I HAVE TO GET THE CHEMICALS TO TAKE CARE OF PROBLEM. SOMETHING SHOULD BE DONE ABOUT TAKING THIS PRODUCT ADVERTISING OFF AIR. IT IS A COMPLETE SCAM.

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David Vasquez
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May 27, 2009 12:19 pm EDT

While placing a televised offer for riddex units, a commerical comes on letting me know that they will be sending me 50 dollars of gas vouchers that I never agreed to. This is deceiving and a scam at its best.

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RIDDEX SUCKS DO NOT BUY
Bronx, US
Mar 24, 2009 6:37 pm EDT

PURCHASED ITEM THEY LEFT ITEM IN FRONT OF MY DOOR ITEM WAS TAKEN. CO. CLAIMS THEY ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR IT AND MY MONEY WAS NOT GOING TO BE RETURNED.

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12:13 pm EDT
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Riddex Scam

I wanted something to get rid of my mouse and roach problem, I saw an ad for Riddex Plus on TV and decide to google it first, am I glad I did, after seeing this site and all the negative reviews I will not purchase this device, after being ripped by buying other products I always search for reviews to see if I should but it or not. I think people in general are smarter and being more aware of TV ads, and knowing that you can't believe everything you see on a commercial.

Thanks for saving me the time and money.

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Melissa
Manistee, US
May 23, 2009 7:46 am EDT

I know that these comments are old but let me revive them! I purchased the Riddex Mold Repeller and got scammed. To add insult to injury, I am reminded of that fact everytime I hear the BEEP that is supposed to keep moles away. Check this out...the moles just go around it. I don't remember how much I paid for it but even if it was a penny...it was too much! Don't buy this. Does anyone know if there is a money back guarentee to it?

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Riddex Don't buy

I have been using Riddex for a few months. I thought the problem would end but instead it got WORSE.

I live on the top floor of my building and ever since I got the Riddex, I see an increasing number of rodents in my apt. The product doesn't work, it was a waste of money. Only thing I got out of it was a nightlight and a house full of mouse and roaches. Thanks for nothing Riddex. Your company is a scam! If there was a more effective way of letting consumers not to spend their money I would.

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Riddex It does not work at all

Have used this product 4 years now and NEVER has it done a thing 2 control bugs. Honestly, actually it’s worse! These things simply don't work and I WILL be making a small web page stating this, Its false advertising. It has not been tested, just assumed. Just because I am using older digital bug zappers does not mean the newer ones work. They do not work. I will also file with the better business bureau, consumer protection agency and local/state attorney general's office.

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suzen
Woodstock, US
Feb 28, 2010 12:22 am EST

IT doesnt work at all and the worst is that when you buy it they sell your information to alot of companies including the credit card, i had at least 3 diffrent companies or scammers charging my credit card every month for what they call a membership fees and when i called them to refund the amount they told me that they got my information from the riddex plus website, please include that when you sue them

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Leonard Terlizzi
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Dec 04, 2008 6:43 pm EST

I purchased 2 reddex plus for my home and i have had no luck with this product it does not do what they say it is supposed t.To dayu i set 2 mouse traps and within 5 hours i got 2 mice one in each trap.So i would suggest to any one who is looking to buy theses they check it out first i wish i had checked the complaints on the internet first.

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