Caution! - MaxBounty Scammed Me

Discussion in 'Affiliate Programs' started by ProIMmarketer, Sep 16, 2009.

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  1. getjimmy

    getjimmy Prominent Member

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    #21
    May be your conversion ratio was higher and leads not converting at backends offers ?
     
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  2. ProIMmarketer

    ProIMmarketer Peon

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    #22
    I'm not too sure how many leads were converting at the back end but all traffic was targeted and conversion ratio were all in line, at least if it was one of them you would think they would mention why they had banned me and answer my calls. Was disgusted how rude the two emails they sent to me were especially for such a 'reputable' network. On another forum I also posted on I have found quite a few people who have had a similar thing done to them.
     
    ProIMmarketer, Sep 20, 2009 IP
  3. BeirutMarketing

    BeirutMarketing Member

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    #23
    I think one of the MaxBounty AMs had an account on this forum. Not sure if hes still around, maybe he could provide some insight on this.
     
    BeirutMarketing, Sep 20, 2009 IP
  4. lilrinho

    lilrinho Peon

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    #24
    why dont you post the screenshots here so we can verify it
     
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  5. chipmunk

    chipmunk Well-Known Member

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    #25
    If you are going to make an accusation against a company, provide the proof. Period!

    -=Chipmunk=-
     
    chipmunk, Sep 21, 2009 IP
  6. ProIMmarketer

    ProIMmarketer Peon

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    #26
    Here's a screenshot of my Adwords account as requested:
    hxxp://i34.tinypic.com/fx48kl.jpg
    (change the xx's to tt's)
    The campaign that I didn't blur is the offer I was promoting on MaxBounty. (Obviously
    that campaign is paused now)
    It's for date range I was promoting the offer (I started it at the end of July, and it
    stopped early Sep), but unfortunately guys I'm hopeful of getting the campaign live again
    on another network with a similar offer, so I'm not willing to give anything away, like
    my keywords or ad variations (same goes for my other campaigns so I blurred them too).
    However if MaxBounty contacted me I could provide them with that personally, even in a
    video, if screenshots aren't enough.
    What do you guys think I should do? I'm down over $500 in advertising, (and was getting a
    pretty ok ROI), and they owe me around $1k. At the very least don't you think they should
    pay my advertising costs?
    It's bullshit that they were willing to scam me like this, and I know they do pay some
    affiliates, but if I were you I'd play it safe and move to a well known network like
    Azoogle, NeverBlue, Copeac etc (like I should have done sooner).
    Looking around other forums it looks like I'm not the only one they've screwed over.
     
    ProIMmarketer, Sep 22, 2009 IP
  7. Vidi Oh!

    Vidi Oh! Peon

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    #27
    I've heard mixed things about MB to be honest. Some say they are one of the best, and I hear a lot of complaints similar to this. For the most part, they have been around a long time and are trusted.
     
    Vidi Oh!, Sep 22, 2009 IP
  8. ProIMmarketer

    ProIMmarketer Peon

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    #28
    Yea, all I want to do is warn those as to how they have treated me and scammed me, it seems to be becoming a more and more common occurrence with affiliates especially newer ones.
     
    ProIMmarketer, Sep 22, 2009 IP
  9. ProIMmarketer

    ProIMmarketer Peon

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    #29
    If he is I would like to get in touch with him, or Steve the owner.
     
    ProIMmarketer, Sep 22, 2009 IP
  10. ProIMmarketer

    ProIMmarketer Peon

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    #30

    hxxp://i34.tinypic.com/fx48kl.jpg
    (change the xx's to tt's)
     
    ProIMmarketer, Sep 23, 2009 IP
  11. flaco

    flaco Peon

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    #31
    Yup, MaxBounty is just a giant scam. Go with Hydra, Copeac, or another reputable company!
     
    flaco, Sep 23, 2009 IP
  12. Wildcat7173

    Wildcat7173 Well-Known Member

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    #32
    I actually can believe this story. I was in Maxbounty too and i had about a 2k payment coming my way and it was around the same time (payment day) i was also banned and without any email or warning. I then contacted Amy my affiliate manager and all she said was sorry, i don't have jurisdiction over your account please contact support.

    So i did and no answer ever from them, i actually sent 3 emails. I cant even re-apply because my account still exist there and wont let me login. Its pretty funny. I bet if i call up there and resolve the issue i might get that money, who knows?
     
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  13. ProIMmarketer

    ProIMmarketer Peon

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    #33
    Thanks its no good to hear there has been other cases similar to mine, I feel we should make a move to boycot MaxBounty as they make millions by ripping us small time IM's of.
    It has to stop!
     
    ProIMmarketer, Sep 23, 2009 IP
  14. ProIMmarketer

    ProIMmarketer Peon

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    #34
    Seems to be multiple people who have been dealt with in this way, I got the same response from my affiliate manager that it was not in their control.
    this is why I have been contacting the complaince team but still no reply email this is npoor service and has fustrated me greatly.
    Yea I'm trying to get in contact with them via the phone aswell as I see this is the only option in order to recieve the funds I am owed.
     
    ProIMmarketer, Sep 23, 2009 IP
  15. Wildcat7173

    Wildcat7173 Well-Known Member

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    #35
    Whats even more suspicious is if there was a problem, wouldn't of they just deleted my account? This happen 9 months ago to me and my account has been frozen since.
     
    Wildcat7173, Sep 23, 2009 IP
  16. Deus Ex

    Deus Ex Peon

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    #36
    Eh we need more data to follow your advice
     
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  17. ProIMmarketer

    ProIMmarketer Peon

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    #37
    Exactly I was banned less than two weeks ago and still no replies I found an AM of MB here and gave her a link to our thread hopefully this means something may be done..
     
    ProIMmarketer, Sep 24, 2009 IP
  18. ProIMmarketer

    ProIMmarketer Peon

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    #38
    How do you mean?
     
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  19. ababneh84

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  20. Merigot123

    Merigot123 Peon

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    #40
    Sorry that you believe you were scammed, but I have been getting paid reliably from Maxbounty for some time now. Get paid every month on time, and know many others who do as well.

    Does not seem likely that they would arbitrarily choose not to pay you unless they have reason to believe you were doing something shady.

    They are a reputable company.
     
    Merigot123, Sep 24, 2009 IP
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