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Feedback Wanting to report copyright infringment/plagarism.

Discussion in 'Support & Feedback' started by GFPC, Oct 14, 2009.

  1. #1
    Hello there i have a bit of a concern. A few weeks ago i purchased 27 gambling articles from an individual here under the assumption they were all originals and uniques.

    When the seller shipped me one as an example it did pass the test. I also looked at his feedback i trader and it was flawless. So naturally i decided to trust him as he seemed fair and honest.

    Well yesterday as i was planning to add them to my online site, and the fact i was planning to buy 80 more from him i decided to do a google check on these as i was told some people can use special programs to move words around and make it pass copyscape but still be a copy.

    So i checked many of the articles, and what i found was disturbing. Many of the articles are written all over the internet on many sites.

    Some of the content is a direct match, and some of it is worded slightly different but is identical.

    It is obvious with naked eye that you would be able to see these are purely copied, and plagarised. Copy right infringement is serious, and i really want to handle this the proper way.

    First i would like to know how i can contact a mediator here to assist, as the individual although claims there are similarities is firm in his decision that if he checked them and they passed copy scape he will not refund me because they passed.

    He claims his team of writers is from India, and wont give me the source name. He got the writer from get a free lancer and said i would not be able to do anything about it.

    My problem is although it was only 67.50 I spent with this member here i fear he is ripping other members here off. I cant begin to imagine how many webmasters are buying material from him. He sells many articles in the gambling areas, and i would think most of it is infringement material.

    I do have his details, and email, and pay pal information. I have all the proof with me and even after i sent him all this he is refusing to refund me only because it passed his test.

    I tried to get a pay pal refund but they claim they cant refund me because they do not have DP as partnership member.

    I have all emails from this member here, and all the documentation from the beginning of the transaction up until now.

    I can not find the original thread where i saw his offer, thus i cant post a feed score negative score. yet i want to protect everyone from this serious fraudulent content selling.

    It is possible and he did say he buys them from India and then of course he sells them to all of us here who buy them.

    I do not want anyone else to be burned by this because duplicate content is a serious matter, and plagarism is a serious offense.

    I want this to be handle privately between the staff here and myself if possible and have mediation please???

    In all fairness to him I think maybe he was also burned by this INDIAN Scam content group but does not want to refund me because he would lose out.

    So can anyone help in this matter, like i said i have all the material and documentation and many sites that have these exact articles on them.

    And it is a member here who is selling duplicate material to webmasters.

    Please and thank you.

    Steve
     
    GFPC, Oct 14, 2009 IP
  2. digitalpoint

    digitalpoint Overlord of no one Staff

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    #2
    Sorry, we don't offer mediation services. But if you do a good search for [search=google]mediation services[/search], you can find a bunch that should be able to help you, even the BBB can do it for ya...

    http://www.bbb.org/us/dispute-resolution/
     
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  3. GFPC

    GFPC Peon

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    Thank you for the fast reply. I appreciate that.

    I just thought that people here would also be concerned and not want to have members here sell copyright infringement materials.

    Since he is a member here he is collecting money from many other members on the false pretense that these are original articles.

    They are in fact duplicates, and this copy right infringement selling of articles is happening right here on the DP boards.

    Just curious if DP protects members in anyway against this. If not, its ok I would them follow up on your suggestion and again thank you so much.

    But if there is a way I can at least report him to you to investigate I would gladly send you all documentation.

    As an alternative if that is not possible, would i then be able to post the members name here so as to protect others from his duplicate content selling?

    If i do not get my money back its one thing. I can handle that. BUt as a community I think we have an obligation to not allow people to get away with this.

    If he is allowed to continue selling this material here its putting all members at risk. so would there be a section i can publicly show the duplications?

    Again I think we should protect members here if we can without turning our backs on this serious offense.

    Thank you.

    Steve
     
    GFPC, Oct 14, 2009 IP
  4. TikTok

    TikTok Peon

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    #4
    It's up to the members to do their own research before doing business here. The forum is a platform, and is filled with all sorts of people. We can't control who is selling what, nor do we have the ability to verify the accuracy or legitimacy of every business offer.

    Use the tools that are available here to help yourself and other members; leave feedback, use the itrader system, and use the report function if you can prove something is illegal.

    The forum isn't responsible if you are involved in a bad business deal, and we won't mediate your disputes. Due your due diligence and you'll have a better business experience.
     
    TikTok, Oct 14, 2009 IP
  5. GFPC

    GFPC Peon

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    Thank you so much for your post. Yes i would like to report him please. I also want to post a negative feedback, but i cannot find the original thread where he posted the for sale items. But i did buy them from a post of his here.

    27 articles to be exact...

    But if you have a report system (button) - yes i would like to do so immediately please, as this will help protect the community here.

    Would you be so kind as to inform me where the "REPORT" section is?

    Thank you so much
     
    GFPC, Oct 14, 2009 IP
  6. HJITechnologiesLLC

    HJITechnologiesLLC Well-Known Member

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    Sorry about your loses. It's a shame that this kind of stuff happens and it truly makes all article writers look like fools.

    Also, use [​IMG] to Report posts/threads. It's located top right of your post.
     
    HJITechnologiesLLC, Oct 14, 2009 IP
  7. GFPC

    GFPC Peon

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    Hey mate,

    Yes thank for your support mate. I know its bad in communities like this when people are harming others and its allowed to continue. Unfortunately I have tried my best to protect the community from this seller.

    I have though alerted many many affiliates in my industry, and i know he sells a great of articles and Wordpress Theme stuff. So i hope others can be protected that way.

    Im just so sorry, there is no way to report him and have him investigated as this only will encourage him to rip off other DP members ongoing. Thats the reality of it.

    My only hope is that other members here also see this pattern and speak up because he is hurting other webmasters, and their financial security.

    I know it will continue, but not much i can do but try and educate people in my area of advertising.

    Mind you he sells all kinds of articles, he uses some Indian firm to buy them for real cheap and then he sells them here...

    To random people who are his victims. And will be able to continue..

    But not to worry I am gaining information, have contacted many of the sites that have the articles he sold me.. and directing them to this forum for their own knowledge.

    Perhaps if enough webmasters, contact Pay pal and alert them of his scam, pay pal will do something about it so he cant steal Members of DPs money as he is essentially doing now.

    All the best mate.




     
    GFPC, Oct 14, 2009 IP
  8. humm

    humm बहादुर बच्चा

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    What if he tells you tomo, I buy then from Australia/USA and re-sell them here? Are you gonna believe him or his baseless allegations? First stop targeting a country or a community!

    Instead of pointing out who the member was, instead of working out a proper solution, you want to believe someone's allegations.

    Whatever it maybe, you brought 27 articles for 67.5$?? What were you expecting for that price? You paid peanuts thus had a monkey arriving at your place. You must be happy that atleast a monkey arrived for that price! :)
     
    humm, Oct 15, 2009 IP
  9. GFPC

    GFPC Peon

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    Good point mate. Very true!! Thank you.

    Was not trying to target a country that was sincerely not my intention. I just wanted to inform the reader what he told me... but your right it may have come across that way and my apologies.

    In all honesty its really not a big deal the 67.50, and you are absolutely right its not worth the aggrevation.

    I got ripped of by a member here who sells content that is duplicated. And I got away cheaply. So i am greatful for that..

    However as part of being a responsible webmaster in the community as a whole I felt it my obligation to share this information with the public and specifically my area of development being the casino/article business.

    There is no doubt in my mind this member here will rip off more DP members and your right in some ways - if they choose to do business with him its their fault just as its mine...

    I sincerely just dont want any other DP member victimized by him here. So I at least can say i tried to warn and sleep well at night.

    Although nothing will be done to stop him I have done all i can and thats all i can do, besides alert the whole casino/gambling community which in fact i have done..

    They all know who he is here...

    I am a member of several affiliate organizations that practice honest ethical business practices, and one of them is not to apply copyright material on our sites, so I cannot and would never use the articles he gave me.

    In fact the source of these articles are from a member of the GPWA as well.

    I have posted on the GPWA - Gambling Portal Webmaster Association and also CAP - Casino Affiliate Programs and PAL - Poker Affiliate Listings about this case with full fledged proof with copyscape tested proof that he indeed did sell me plagirized material.

    Of course i go by the same username there so anyone can look it up..if they so choose... and I will continue to help the community anyay I can to stop this guy...

    Thanks mate for your thougtful post!!

    All the best




     
    GFPC, Oct 15, 2009 IP
  10. Love*

    Love* Well-Known Member

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    Hi there, if you know this member's username, try going to his profile & click "Statistics". There you can find a link that says "Find all threads started by _________", perhaps this way you'll be able to find the sales thread he made (which you bought from) so you can report it? & Also so you can leave a review on the thread?

    Wish we can be more helpful though, but good luck. :)
     
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  11. GFPC

    GFPC Peon

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    Hey thanks for your note. Yes i did try that. I noticed it said you must supply the thread to which you purchased the item.

    However yesterday i spend a good hour or so maybe 2 trying to find it. Its so strange i cannot find it. The thread i remember was old, cause i had to PM him and ask him if they were available..

    I think it was 1 month old from early September, that would of made it August i think. But he has over 1K posts.. i tried looking under threads, but again for some strange reason i just cannot find it.. Its so weird.

    Well i guess i will try and find a few hours again to dedicate myself to looking at all his posts from June till September, maybe that will help me...

    Hopefully i find it and can post a Rep review, as well as report him. I am trying so hard to follow the rules and get hat done, but its so hard to find that post..

    however i did compile all my tests, and proofs from ie copyscape and the websites that all have the same articles.. There are some articles that are on over 20 sites at one time...

    So maybe this is a major swindling operation which has been around a while milking dozens of webmasters and possibly DP members..

    Will do my best..

    Thanks though mate for your suggestion, its greatly refreshing!!



     
    GFPC, Oct 15, 2009 IP
  12. Love*

    Love* Well-Known Member

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    ^ Try using the forum's search function then (Use "Advanced Search"). Limit the results to his username, only show threads made by him, and as keywords try using "27 gambling articles". :)
    That should narrow your search down, I mean how many 27 gambling article sales threads could he have, right? :)
     
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  13. GFPC

    GFPC Peon

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    OMG you are a genius. Thank you so much. i found it in 2 minutes. Thanks so much mate i am so greatful to you for helping me here.

    The post was slightly different what i orignally though. It was 10 poker articles for sale.. LOL then i contacted him via pm and he said he had 27...

    I forgot as it was over 3 weeks ago. I found it though, and now am proceeding to report this and do the rep thing.

    Thank you again. Sincerely.



     
    GFPC, Oct 15, 2009 IP