SEO Scammers on the rise

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by antorio, May 25, 2008.

  1. #1
    Guys i have paid a guy 200$ to do SEO for my site and he did nothing just submitted my site to search engines.

    When i chat with him on yahoo .. he told me he scammed me and started laughing

    Yahoo ID - sizzlin_snook

    I paid him via paypal ... i have already reported his ID to paypal authorities and chargebacked my money.


    Beware of SEO scammers .. i was referred to him by my friends but he turned out to be scammer! They talk like SEo experts infact they dont know anything!
     
    antorio, May 25, 2008 IP
  2. scylla

    scylla Notable Member

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    #2
    This kind of things has been going on for years and is partially a reason for DP to have a "search engine optimization" board here.
     
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  3. ЄxDeus™

    ЄxDeus™ Well-Known Member

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    #3
    did you not research them before you paid them?
     
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  4. torrentstorage

    torrentstorage Peon

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    #4
    doubt you will get your money back since its not a physical item

    Sorry to hear about it anyhow
     
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  5. homebizseo

    homebizseo Peon

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    #5
    I think there are tons of scam on the net just not in the SEO field. Try studying SEO and do it yourself.
     
    homebizseo, May 25, 2008 IP
  6. bogart

    bogart Notable Member

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    What did you expect him to do for $200?
     
    bogart, May 25, 2008 IP
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    puma.safari Peon

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    yeah his name is aneal johnathan a cheap asian guy...with bad attitude... he scammed me as well ...he scams mostly people with high amount...

    the attitude that he is showing..and making money....he doesnt know that one day time will come..when something happens to him..if not to him..then to his family.. LAMMER
     
    puma.safari, May 26, 2008 IP
  8. Hudsons

    Hudsons Peon

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    #8
    Seo is a very tricky thing plus the fact if done proper it would cost you alot more then 200 bucks, with seo you need to constantly monitor the site, change or add keywords or text, and quite a few other things i feel for you.
    thats why in most cases i only deal locally with any work i do for anyone, thus it benefits not only the client but me, something to good to be true generally is
     
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  9. TheSyndicate

    TheSyndicate Prominent Member

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    So many people say they will do the SEO for you and you will see result after a few month. But after a few month nothing and then it is to late.
     
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    touchAshley Active Member

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    The scam business is looking rather attractive I must say.
     
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    phakkat Banned

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    You should trade with then seeing their itrade, new members shdnt be given high valued trades
     
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    progenic Well-Known Member

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    Dont just pay if not sure of that SEO.. Reasearch and check his stats first before paying. Dont risk your money on very non-sense SEO scammers.
     
    progenic, May 26, 2008 IP
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    if they give you no free seo report, they don't know nothing but to scam
     
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    Emie. Banned

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    #14
    It's a shame that you got scammed, but that's a bit harsh..
     
    Emie., May 26, 2008 IP