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EveningStar
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# Posted: 26 Nov 2008 06:09
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secure: I am going to definitely post a "BEWARE" message on my site and point a link back to here for others to read. I sure hope that it helps others before they give up the credit card information.
 i will also publish this on my blacklist on my site. Its really nice to find such information here on the forum before you join this crap.
It would be ok if they would just close your account after the 3 days trial period. But taking money without noticing you again is just bad.
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BartonImaging
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# Posted: 27 Nov 2008 03:23
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Marsonda, GAF stands for Get A Freelancer
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cborle
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# Posted: 27 Nov 2008 22:54
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I am another one ripped off by this site. They continued making $47.00 charges (higher for me after the currency exchange to Canadian dollars), even after my emails canceling my account.
After the second month following my request to cancel I just got my credit card fraud department involved. I forwarded copies of the cancellation emails I sent, as well as a print screen image of the terms and conditions page which mentions they have a 100% money back guarantee.
After 4 months of work with my credit card, during which I was continually charged the monthly fee, they charged back the payments, and credited my MasterCard.
Within two days  I got an email from Free lance homewriters mentioning they have finally canceled my account, but offering me the chance to buy a "great opportunity".
What a joke.
BEWARE THIS SITE IS A TOTAL RIPOFF ! ! !
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AnnieQ
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Joined: 30 Nov 2008
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# Posted: 30 Nov 2008 03:53
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I have also been ripped off by this company. I'm a student in the UK and I signed up just to see what the site was like, I thought for $2.95 why not check it out. I didn't expect to be charged $97 and so am now desperately trying to cancel my membership and get a refund before I get my bank involved. I'm so glad I found this website though, reading through the comments has been very helpful. I just hope I can get my money back without too much hassle from them.
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robertgallagher
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# Posted: 2 Dec 2008 01:31
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you can use payperpost.com and today.com both are free sites for writer who right the unique article.
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besthomebiz
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# Posted: 5 Dec 2008 11:45
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Be careful of these people who ask for money upfront.
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tmv
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# Posted: 8 Dec 2008 12:52
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Google "ghost writers", that what they are normally called.
CHECK THEIR WORK FIRST BEFORE YOU DROP A DIME
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Cacti45
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# Posted: 8 Dec 2008 16:59
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I signed up for this aswell. I didnt care about the 2.95. But i was mad when i saw they charged me $47. I emailed them with a threat. And today i got my money back
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kqueen
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Joined: 10 Dec 2008
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# Posted: 10 Dec 2008 14:11
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I feel I should add my experience with FREELANCE HOME WRITERS here. I was suckered by the $2.95 charge to sign up and start making a decent living by freelance writing. I love to write and thought it would be a great way to make some extra money costing me only $2.95 to get started. RIP-OFF!!!! The company charged my
account $97.00 without my approval. Now I have to cancel my card, close my account and contact a lawyer to STOP any further withdraws. If a company asks for ANY TYPE of fee they are a scam!!! I'm out $97.00 but I hope this will help someone else.
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Areder
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Joined: 12 Dec 2008
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# Posted: 12 Dec 2008 14:35
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Hi, I too am a newbie, I just visited the site you mentioned and read the fine print. The $2.95 is only for a 7 day trial, then there is nearly a $50.00 monthly fee that applies.
While I was reading my phishing filter alarm went off, I tried to get out of the site, but it was so difficult that I had to close the tab to get out of it.
This site is suspicious, and I would warn people about clicking on the link.
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charm01
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Joined: 13 Dec 2008
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# Posted: 13 Dec 2008 21:40
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This company is a big FRAUD. They will charge your account every month for $47.00 even without you noticing.
They are rude (that is if you can finally get someone on the phone).
DON'T DO IT!!!!!!!!!
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Pinkeelee
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Joined: 16 Dec 2008
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# Posted: 16 Dec 2008 15:32
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Do NOT give them your $2.95..they will take it and then they will take another fee from your credit card the next month or not even a month later..then they will do it agin the following month! I am currently having my bank inquire into this for me because they did it to me..so do not do it..it is a scam!
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dani_nae
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# Posted: 17 Dec 2008 05:47
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I didn't know you could contact the D.A. on companies like this. amazingly I just came across this company the other day and knew it had scam written all over it. I'm sorry for those of you who got sucked into it!
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Pinkeelee
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# Posted: 17 Dec 2008 07:05
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My bank was pretty good about it. I contacted them again and asked the girl if she had access to the web right then and she went and checked this site out while i was on the phone with her. She read all of these comments and said she would print the page off and take it to the company and show them what had happened and get back to me. She said i should give them 1 week to respond to my phonecalls and see what they said but that she didn't think i should have a problem getting the charges reversed. They have some kind of fruad clause..mine was a Visa through Scotiabank.
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Wishful Writer
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# Posted: 9 Jan 2009 14:15
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I just stumbled across this website myself and have been burned enough in the past to research any site before giving them money. I found all of this feedback and immediately ran screaming from this company. Thanks!
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Mischevia
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# Posted: 18 Jan 2009 17:20
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Just today I received an email from these people. I was suspisious right from the start and Googled them and found this wonderful site.
Mark down one silver lining for todays events. ^_^
It is pathetic that such companies are ripping off so many people, especially with the economy the way it is. I do so hope that you all get your funds back and again am grateful that though the company is bogus, I found this site and am now a member.
Best advice, always know who you are dealing with. Check the BBB and google the heck out of it before you send any cash.
Best of luck to all.
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kyera
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# Posted: 26 Jan 2009 15:04
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Please for the love of all that is holy, stay away from freelancehomewriters.com this is a scam, there is almost no way of canceling from what I can tell and they charge you $47 dollars a month! I am trying to cancel now, my bank is not very helpful and unless you want to have to cacel your card, stay away!
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kyera
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# Posted: 26 Jan 2009 15:29
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Okay, just a quick question. I am trying to cancel this freelancehomewriters thing and I have sent 8 emails, to no avail. What did you say that made them cancel your subscription finally??? I am having no sucess calling or emailing, maybe I am too nice!
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janalbert
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Joined: 26 Jan 2009
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# Posted: 26 Jan 2009 18:37
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Thank you everyone for blogging about this scam. When Freelance Homewriters.com's response to my inquiry about their company resulted in them trying to get me to pay to be trained I thought I would look for a blog like this one....thank you for confirming what I suspected.
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Trish1313
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# Posted: 5 Feb 2009 10:06
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I am hearing a lot of people being charged more than what they thought but has anyone actually gotten work through them? It does clearly state that the trial is for 7 days at 2.95 and you will be charged more monthly afterwards unless you call to cancel. I don't mind paying more a month if I'm making even more than that with them... So that is why I am asking if anyone has gotten jobs and made any kind of money with them??? Thanks!
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learner
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# Posted: 20 Feb 2009 11:55
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Thanks for being here! Saved me some time and money.
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jbynoe
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# Posted: 24 Feb 2009 10:50
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I don't really know what the freelancehomewriters is based on with all of you said I would stat away from it. It sounds like a scam I will do a little more research and let you all know what I come up with!
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cnjbabbitt
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# Posted: 25 Feb 2009 15:35
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DO NOT GIVE ANY MONEY TO FREELANCE HOME WRITERS WITHOUT READING THE FINE PRINT!! I too was going to go for it until i just came from a site where a gentleman paid the $2.95 but then he didnt read the fine print where they charge you $49.95 a month. It said he had a 8 week money back guarantee and when he tried to get a hold of someone he got no reply and they kept taking the money out until he finally told his bank to not pay it and asked for thier help to get thier money. Please when doing anything on the internet whether for $0.01 or 100.00 please research as much as you can on that company. It only took me two sites to realize that they are scamming you with the same info you can get for free on sites like Elance. Good Luck to you all
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MARIA9
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# Posted: 27 Feb 2009 14:21
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If it sounds to good to be true, then it is. I signed up and the very next day received a call from another company that tried to hook me into another program that wanted alot more money. I immediatly canceled my membership. My advice to you is "DON'T DO IT!!!"
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sjp0530
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# Posted: 17 Mar 2009 19:15
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its funny that the website this guy posted has the same picture as this one does. this guy is here to try and make people click and do his fake one. when will people just stop trying to rob people. go get a real job!
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Perrie
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# Posted: 25 Mar 2009 02:31
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You can add me to the list. Ugh. I just now sent them an email after finding this forum. Hopefully, they'll answer it soon. I was very blunt and clear. I can't believe I didn't check them out before signing up. I know better.
Do I call my Visa and have them stop the charges?
I didn't use my bank account- just my credit card.
I've never had to do this before.... thanks.
Perrie
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rose417
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# Posted: 25 Mar 2009 09:38
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Thanks for the heads up! I'm glad I stopped here before sending in $2.95!
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celtmaidn
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# Posted: 28 Mar 2009 00:24
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Perrie, yes, contact your Visa carrier and tell them. They should help you out. You will probably have to file with the fraud department, but get the cart moving on it.
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Perrie
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# Posted: 29 Mar 2009 03:44
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Freelance's website was down for awhile and I was scared, but I called their number and got through. I was surprised the gal was pleasant enough and let me cancel with no hesitation.
I didn't try to get back any money because they haven't charged me any more than I expected (so far at least!).
My Visa said I'd have to contact them first.... so I'm glad that worked
and I don't have to do any follow-up.
*sighs in relief*
Perrie
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jkurt67
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# Posted: 29 Mar 2009 13:16
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My brother got conned by this outfit, STAY AWAY is my advice.
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