In the summer of 2024, online scammers promoted fake CastView streaming device reviews. The main claim behind the CastView scam was that the product would allow access to every available channel. The scam also promised access to premium streaming services with no subscription fees required. In other words, scammers lied to consumers. The scammers claimed consumers could obtain free access forever to cable channels. They made the same promises about Netflix, Max, Peacock, Disney+ and other popular content offerings.
The CastView scam involves a product that is merely a streaming media adapter. It’s likely an old model of a Google Chromecast or a cheap copycat. When users plug in the device, they see menus on their televisions that allow them to download and navigate through nearly every popular streaming app imaginable. However, users would still need to sign up for an account for each service and commit to paying subscription fees with a credit card in order to view the content offered by the apps.
In other words, CastView simply provides a secondary set of menus that let people access popular streaming apps through a method separate from the interface included with many modern smart TVs.
I previously published a YouTube video taking a deep dive into the world of the CastView streaming device reviews scam:
CastView Reviews Scam Facebook Ad
On Aug. 4, 2024, I reviewed a Facebook ad for the CastView streaming device reviews scam in my own personal feed. The ad read, “1 Brilliant Trick To Access Every TV Channel Instantly,” and mentioned offer.viralgadgetnews.com.
Again, this promise was a lie. The scammers hoped to fool people into making a purchase on the resulting page.
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, had allowed many scam ads before CastView. For years, Meta has accepted money from scammers in an apparent agreement to display their scam ads for thousands of different fraudulent schemes. Meta appears to not deny these advertisers the ability to advertise from the start because the company built an advertising platform that allows them to make more money by not properly and credibly moderating ads before displaying them to users.
Meta regularly reports on a quarterly basis to investors revenue of tens of billions of dollars. In other words, the company reports enough revenue to be able to hire credible moderators to properly review advertisements before they display to users. However, if they instituted new rules to help users not see as many scams, that means less money coming in to Meta. It’s unfortunate that Meta doesn’t choose to do the right thing but also not that surprising.
The ‘Swiss Engineer’ Lies on ViralGadgetNews.com
The page resulting from the Facebook ad displayed a headline and article on viralgadgetnews.com, reading, “Swiss Engineer’s Invention Gives People Access to Every TV Channel and Streaming Service Without Paying a Dime.”
The article featured a summary falsely claiming “CastView is a revolutionary device.” It read as follows:
Summary: CastView is a revolutionary device that allows you to access nearly every TV channel and streaming service available, straight to your TV, without the need for expensive subscriptions. Developed by a brilliant Swiss engineer, this ingenious little box has the potential to save you hundreds of dollars every month while providing endless entertainment options. Keep reading to discover how CastView works and just how simple the 2-minute setup is. Get yours now before they sell out for 50% OFF.
The article also claimed CastView scored a 4.8 out of 5 with 97,897 reviews. However, the scammers lied. No such reviews exist online. The fake review information is one of the biggest parts of the CastView streaming device reviews scam.
The Fictional Story of ‘Rémy’
The purported story of how CastView came about read, in part, as follows:
Frustrated with juggling multiple TV subscriptions?
Feeling like you’re constantly overpaying for content you barely watch?
You’re not alone.
The average American household spends over $1,200 a year on streaming services, cable, and satellite TV.
But what if there was a way to access all your favorite channels and platforms without the hefty price tag?
Imagine having instant access to virtually every TV channel and streaming platform in existence, all from your current television, with no costly subscriptions required.
Sounds too good to be true, right? Well, thanks to a brilliant Swiss engineer named Rémy, this tantalizing dream is now an astonishing reality.
Rémy’s journey began in 2020 when he ventured to Silicon Valley, determined to invent an affordable, modern connected TV.
But after months of tireless effort alongside two talented engineers, they realized their ambitious project was destined for failure due to the exorbitant cost of electronic components.
Undeterred, Rémy refused to give up.
He went back to the drawing board and emerged with an ingenious solution that would soon shock the entertainment industry to its core…
Taking advantage of recent advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology, he was able to create something that has never before been possible in history…
Until now.
At a recent unveiling of his brand new invention in downtown Chicago, Rémy, revealed a device that has left the entertainment industry shocked…
During his presentation, he pulled out of his pocket a single magical box that could plug into any TV’s HDMI port and unlock unlimited access to the world’s most coveted channels and video-on-demand platforms.
Just imagine, feeling the weight of all those subscriptions lifting off your shoulders as you effortlessly access every TV channel and streaming platform you’ve ever dreamed of.
But how does this amazing device work? And why are thousands rushing to get their paws on one and canceling their long list of expensive streaming subscriptions? Let’s explore…
The article also featured a supposed photo of “Rémy,” who appeared to look like a different person than the similarly-dressed person featured in the picture above the headline:
Closing Remarks About the CastView Reviews Scam
As previously mentioned, CastView is a scam with few, if any, genuine positive reviews. This product is nothing more than an older model of a Google Chromecast or a cheap copycat or knockoff. This device does not give you free access to premium streaming service subscriptions or free access to the sort of channels you would see on cable TV. This product simply offers you a way to access various apps. You still have to pay for the services to function.
If anyone out there made a purchase of this product and wants to leave further feedback beyond what I already discussed, please do so in the comments below.
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