MyMower.com.au Questions & Answers

I actually called my bank the same night & put s stop trace on the transfer. It took 3 weeks but I got the money refunded. Never heard back from the police though.

Because I placed the order on a weekend I was able to ring first thing Monday and stop the transfer. Then I immediately rang Crimestoppers to advise that recipient was still 'waiting' and active for transfer to go through, hoping they maybe able to use BSB and account number to trace and nail the guy... always a different name. Interestingly the banks don't seem to care or take any action to prevent or prosecute these guys, my bank said there was nothing they could do! This has been going on for some time it would appear with no appreciable action to stop it. The mower people are to blame, equally though authorities are also culpable. I feel for anyone caught by this scam, it is a sickening feeling to realise you have been robbed.

I haven't sought legal advice, though I have lodged a complaint with 'scam watch' and 'NSW Fair Trading'. NSW Fair Trading said they would look in to it and try and resolve it. But, they don't have the power to force Mymower.com to return the money. I am still waiting to here the final outcome. I would love to hear how the legal advice goes!

I did a little digging. I have found the registrant, of the website - Holder name: BO PETER JOHANSSON. ABN: 56 946 239 215. Address for service of documents: 46 Roe St Upper Coomera QLD 4209. Business name: The Mower.

As I mentioned previously, I would love to hear how you go if you seek legal advice. I also hope this information assists.

Seems several people have been scammed by this guy. According to FTC they can't do anything as the business name associated with the ANZ bank account is not a registered business. The business name is OM Depot Pty Ltd when it comes to banking, but no such business is registered in Australia. FTC also mentioned it was registered from the USA. ACORN is investigating this as a cyber crime and funny enough the site has been taken down just last week. Money transferred to the ANZ account for purchases should now be treated as fraudulently obtaining funds by deceit. The feds run ACORN so this and all facts supplied to them will allow then to investigate and act if they have the power to do so. It shouldn't be too hard if the guy is in Coomera as mentioned, we will all be able to see justice, but if it is someone in the USA then serious questions need to be raised in relation to operating a. Com.au domain without a legitimate ABN, that is the condition of owning a. Com.au prefix, ATO must also be satisfied. The guys details will be all over the paper trail that goes with the domain, and ANZ bank account so the end result will be interesting. Still waiting for the feds to get back to my lodged complaint as I am more than willing to be a witness in court if it ends up there. Importantly though, the website has been taken down, so I reckon the guy has been contacted and is now in panic mode, or the feds applied for it to be taken down. Patiently waiting for my bank to get back to me also, so time will tell in regards to this scumbag, jail is the only solution.

I wish i could answer your question. The website was created off shore. If you transferred money through banks, then, like me you’ve done ya dough. I’m cheesed off too.

I’m in Australia. The bank I paid my money to was Westpac. A correct BSB and account number provided by the scam artist. Certainly no problem with that bank accepting my money in good faith. However, bank to bank they can’t proceed further. Privacy issues prevent further information being disclosed. Legal action appears to be the way forward. Fraudsters ABN registration is NORDSEY Counsulting. ABN still valid so that is another avenue that I’ll pursue. Mistake here, about from getting scammed, was not using a credit card. I would have been reimbursed by now!!!

We got our money back after making complaint to ANZ. We were one of the first to be scammed. We got invoice #5. I’ve had long discussions with bank police and ATO. I was expecting this to be an over seas scammer even with an abn that they must have given to bank. I’m glad everyone is upset about this guy. I’d love to find him.

Maybe some good news everyone. FTC are pursuing the investigation thanks to Nath M who posted the ABN for us. They are in the midst of an investigation but of course don't disclose their investigation details. They have been actively communicating with me since Nath M supplied the ABN which I immediately passed on to FTC. Within a couple of days the case was re-opened and passed to their investigator. If they had nothing they would have closed the case again, but not now, seems it's actually in full swing. I see there is a reference to paying into a westpac account as well mention by another reviewer, yet I paid into his ANZ account BSB 013-400. If all else fails, those who still posses their transfer receipts can go direct to the banking ombudsman and complain about the fraudster using the bank in question. Be aware everyone, it will cost the accused bank about $8000 as a charge if the ombudsman gets involved. They then can sum up if it's worth refunding a couple a hundred dollars or paying $8000. It is an option, but first it is my mission to make this guy's life as hard as it can get by using the FTC and ACORN, if I get my money back it's simply a bonus for a job done. i'm going after this guy first, and if that fails I'm going to take on ANZ. I will keep updating as useful details come about. BTW, the website was registered through Melbourne Australia, not overseas. You need a valid Australian ABN to own the prefix .au as per the rules of ASIC and the ATO. Also, ACORN have the website details supplied before it suddenly disappeared, and doesn't matter if it is shutdown, there is a paper trail for all he's done. ANZ bank have had communications with him, so he can be tracked by authorities. Hang tight folks, this is not over for all yet, in fact it may have just begun for the cretin as authorities now get closer.

The web site appears to be operational again. I have been scammed on Fri 3/5/2019 for $340. This time through a Commonwealth Bank account. I have logged a complaint with my bank who will follow up with the CBA. Not sure how he was able to get a site up and going again.

This site is operating. I was scammed on Friday May 3. This time it was through the CBA. I have notified on my bank and they are looking into it.

I was scammed on 9/04/19 for $378.00 for a lawnmower Bagger that never showed up.

Theyre still operating just call themselves different name Mowersdirect.com.au Banking name was Mackay mowers

Commonwealth account this time Seems investigations arent to successful

They are still operating....I am surprised this can happen in Australia. They changed to lawnmowermate.com.au, then closed, now aussiemower.com. I was scammed $340 in March 2020, the bank cannot retrieve my money. But now the case is with Police...I was told the suspect is now in Victoria.

I'm surprised that it hasn't been stopped by the banks. Surely the person needs to provide ID, so in my mind the banks are aiding this fraudulent activity.

46 Roe St Upper Coomera QLD 4209, is supposed to be a Business address for Nogridsolar, John Palmer, this is very interesting.....