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nicholinarae
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# Posted: 5 Apr 2009 08:39
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R-I-P O-F-F!! Don't do it!
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nicholinarae
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# Posted: 5 Apr 2009 08:40
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 They did the same to me. I was wondering what the charge was for ... I didn't get any books or guides int he mail ... did you? Have you had any luck getting your money back?
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# Posted: 6 Apr 2009 14:28
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Well, yes, I admit it, another mug.
I signed up for their "no risk" deal, for a few bucks, then got debited for another $49.95, (plus the international currency conversion charge on top).
Luckily I noticed it, so I rang my building society, they recognised it immediately and said, "Ahhh, this is the e-millionaire thing, yes, we have had a lot of complaints from our customers, but, apparently, it IS in their small print, you need to read the T&C very carefully, and close your account immediately or they will take this every month."
I rang the number in the States, which, despite being a toll free number internally actually costs me at international rates. They told me my account had been closed, sent me a copy of the T&C so I could check it, and told me my debit card had been recompensed as I asked for my money back, being as how it was within the 80 days.
Needless to say, 4 days later, the money has not turned up.
Just for info, when you go back to their site to check out they have a "FAQ's" page, which only has one single piece of information, which basically says, "Wondering why you got charged? here is our T&C saying you paid like some $3 to sign up, but we charge you full monthly rate after that"
That is it.
Clearly nobody ever "Frequently asks" anything else, except, "Why are you charging me?"
In my opinion, I think their marketing strategy is deceptive.
What is certain is that there are so many people getting stung, that a UK building society has it on their radar so frequently that the helpdesk operators are so familiar with this problem that they can identify it immediately, without even having to look it up. So that speaks to me of a whole load of people feeling totally ripped off.
Oh, one final thing, on their nice letter saying my account has been closed, they include a link to a free gift as a compensation, that web page is a standard page saying, "this website is not owned" so there was no free gift.
God Bless America. ...eh?
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oregoncountry
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# Posted: 11 Apr 2009 19:09
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Hey anyone that reads this. I got an email from these jerks today, april 2009 so no one has stopped them yet evidently
denise
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EntreProfit
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# Posted: 12 Apr 2009 02:46
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Fine prints, indeed! I've encountered that same offer; but being a bit wiser now, I decided to play "cheapskate" and go for freelance sites that don't require any sign-up fees.
What kind of company requires you to pay for them to acquire your services as a writer?
In matters like this, I prefer to "err on the side of caution."
I just started with startrankingnow.com, and it's been smooth sailing, so far.
I pray that you get your hard-earned money back.
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Jwegesa
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# Posted: 11 May 2009 11:19
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I got scammed by these people about a month ago. Fortunately, they agreed to refund my $49.95.
Someone asked if anyone had tried them. Well, they tell you to create a web page or blog with your resume, then join sites that advertise looking for freelancers. You have to bid on these jobs so if you are a starter and have little experience writing for companies that need articles for newsletters, training manuals, instructional materials, etc. then you're out of luck.
The truth is, you can get to these sites without paying $50 a month to Freelance Writers scammers.
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timhale
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# Posted: 12 May 2009 15:35
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Check out Elance.com
It's a good place to find some freelance writing work!
They are a reputable site and won't scam you like the other one.
Good luck!
~Tim
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JDCruz
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# Posted: 28 May 2009 22:21
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"Beware Message"-- That's a good idea. Will do the same.
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computerincome
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# Posted: 16 Jun 2009 13:42
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I once checked out a freelance writer site that also wanted a fee to join. Asked around the guys and they came up with scam! Very similar pitch to 'assembly jobs from home' scams. I also got spam emails for more than 12 months after opting out. There is better ways than that to make a computer income.
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kyrash
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# Posted: 23 Jun 2009 15:25
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Ok seriously people if you want to write and get paid you shouldn't be the one paying. You can write articles and get paid for them without any registeration fee.
The sites that come to mind right now are textbrokers.com, associated content. Cheers
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tbaust
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# Posted: 1 Jul 2009 22:29
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bad news, stay clear. Do a reviews on them and there are lots of complains.
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gowriter
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# Posted: 27 Jul 2009 07:47
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Scam. Stay away.
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mountainmom5
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# Posted: 27 Jul 2009 08:37
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PLUS - if you are really great at writing - set up YOUR OWN blog or website and write articles for yourself... directing people to YOUR stuff.
There are all kinds of stuff you can promote through a short blog or website for commissions - go to places like shareasale.com - cj.com - clickbank.com etc, to find stuff to promote and be an affilaite for.
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tctrader
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# Posted: 27 Jul 2009 23:33
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If you are serious about writing and making some money go to Elance.com. I use them for outsourcing my writing requirements. I also use Need-an-article.com. They can use good writers.
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dmccormick
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# Posted: 18 Aug 2009 23:03
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Well for all of the "geniuses" that have claimed they were taken for a ride by this company, uhm you weren't. Your "$2.95" was for a "Trial" and the trial is only for 7 days. The site also mentions that there is a monthly fee of $47 dollars. One of the critical qualities of a writer would be their attention to detail. This wasn't a really small detail, it was rather blatant on the page that you click the "Agree" to terms button when you gleefully forked over your "$2.95" as if you were going to gain permanent access to this resource for that amount of money.... Note, that the site doesn't have a contact us link and that there are 3 pages to navigate through. Overall the site appears to be legitimate, especially because they provide a phone number for you to call and cancel your MEMBERSHIP at anytime. Here's a copy and pasted excerpt directly from their site... YOU BE THE JUDGE...
"An "Unlimited Access" membership to the FreeLance Home Writers Private Site normally costs $69.95...
But I'm going to take the risk off you completely with our Special Risk Free Trial Membership which allows you to see for yourself what all the hype is about. For only $2.95 you will have unlimited access to the same money making tools that thousands of our other members have for 7 days. Monthly membership is only $47 dollars which is a fraction of what you will make with the Freelance Home Writers system. Try this amazing system for yourself and if you don't like it, no worries you can call our 800 number anytime to cancel your subscription no questions asked. There are no obligations of ANY kind! "
Uhm Duh...
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IMarketer
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# Posted: 19 Aug 2009 08:57 · Edited by: IMarketer
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Well genius, maybe you can tell people why they would have to pay to get a job?
dmccormick: Well for all of the "geniuses"
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Sam_Jones
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# Posted: 20 Aug 2009 09:39
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The best thing for those who want to involve in article writing to check for jobs on freelance websites and online forums. There are rather too many scammers on the Net.
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aztec08
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# Posted: 24 Aug 2009 17:24
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Well I got scammed by this lovely website as well. I used my check card to pay. I called my bank and asked them to block my current card and issue a new number. They did so with no problem. I hope this takes care of it.
I guess I was dumb enough to be taken in by these people but I think its despicable that they take advantage of people especially during these economic times.
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JudyK1
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# Posted: 25 Aug 2009 19:00
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They are dishonest. They cancelled my membship and refused to refund the $19.95 that they charged me.
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debbystewart
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# Posted: 26 Aug 2009 01:28
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IAMROUGHDRAFT: Well I don't mind paying 2.95 to find out what a fool I am, but they DEBITED ME $47.00 with out my permission! My bank then charged me a 39.00 fee for insufficiant funds. It took me just a few mins to get omn the phone and they tried to tell me that I didn't read the fine print and that it "clearly stated that they would be deducted from your account" I raised my voice mentioned that I would be reporting them to the authorities including my banks FRAUD division and was transfered to another individiual who tried to make me feel like I was a fool for thinking that I could get any thing for 2.95 and I guess they were right!
I am sorry to hear about your trouble. I was burned before with a similar scam. They charge you a low introductory rate and then they jack up the payment.
Be careful. Don't pay anyone for jobs. There are many freelance websites like this freelance marketplace that are free.
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Keziah
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# Posted: 29 Sep 2009 09:47
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Hi,
Do not give this company your card details as it's a scam. After the initial $2.95 they then took unauthorised by me a further £30.24 which I have no way of getting back. It makes me truly sick as I am already a struggling single mother trying to make ends meet, which means that my Broadband direct debit has not been paid this month.
Best wishes
Kim
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Dale in GA
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# Posted: 29 Sep 2009 19:27
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I was very interested in this site and clicked on the link I got after responding to their ad on Craig's List. My first thought that it might be a scam was when they had this very long page listing all the wonderful things that would happen if I signed up . . . and then the teaser for $2.95.
I didn't even think that there might be a large monthly membership fee, I just thought that it migght be a way to get unlimited access to my credit card, so I googled "Freelance Home Writers Ripoff" and got an education.
One person pointed out that a recurring monthly membership fee of close to $50 is simply unconscionable for such a site. (Here's her full article: http://freelancewrite.about.com/b/2009/03/06/freelance-home-writers-dont-bother-295-n ot.htm)
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angelopan
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# Posted: 2 Nov 2009 07:51
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Hi, Please do NOT register with this company, they are absolute 'Rip Off' merchants who have deduct over $300 from my student sons debit card and I am finding it impossible to speak to anyone or get any response from this shit company......they are a complete bunch of crooks that should be reported to the correct authorities, if I lived in the states I would make an effort to visit them but unfortunately we live in the UK so not much we can do from here!
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angelopan
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# Posted: 2 Nov 2009 08:02
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Hi, Please do NOT register with this company, they are absolute 'Rip Off' merchants who have deduct over $300 from my student sons debit card and I am finding it impossible to speak to anyone or get any response from this shit company......they are a complete bunch of crooks that should be reported to the correct authorities, if I lived in the states I would make an effort to visit them but unfortunately we live in the UK so not much we can do from here!
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owenn
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# Posted: 2 Nov 2009 08:50
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hey man no need to join sites which ask you for money there are many sites where you can get work for free and that to genunine sites.
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# Posted: 6 Nov 2009 16:02
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There are so many people out there with no morals or ethics who are just waiting nto take your money, whether it is $2.95 or $29,000. Be extremely careful and do your due diligence. Then follow your gut.
Peace.
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