Scammed :(?

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by Hecky, Apr 23, 2008.

  1. #1
    Hi,

    I bought a custom script for $100 upfront payment from a company called oopsinfotech.com, I had had them on my contact list for a while and they seem perfectly professional and all. So, I eventually decided to ask for a quote on something, and they gave it to me - $215 or something.

    I paid $100 and they said they'd have it done by today and it's been a week since I paid but I havent seen them online. I wanted to know whether they had blocked me so I asked a few freinds to add them and they say they havent been online.

    If it was an individual I wouldnt be worried - people go on holidays etc, but this is a webdesign company that works in an office and therefore should be online atleast once in a week and respond to emails :(.

    Well, I'm 14 and money dosent come around so easy. I'm not going to say they're scammers now but it's been a week and I've sent emails etc..and they're not coming online for anyone..

    oopsinfotech.com - if you're there please contact me..

    -Hecky.
     
    Hecky, Apr 23, 2008 IP
  2. Agent_Dweeb

    Agent_Dweeb Peon

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    #2
    What's their MSN email?

    I will talk to them.
     
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  3. ЄxDeus™

    ЄxDeus™ Well-Known Member

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    #3
    you can try and phone them, if they have a office you should be able to get a phone number.
     
    ЄxDeus™, Apr 23, 2008 IP
  4. Hecky

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    #4


    -Hecky.
     
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  5. bob50963

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    Merry Christmas

    Domain Name: OOPSINFOTECH.COM

    Registrant:
    PrivacyProtect.org
    Domain Admin (contact@privacyprotect.org)
    P.O. Box 97
    All Postal Mails Rejected, visit Privacyprotect.org
    Moergestel
    null,5066 ZH
    NL
    Tel. +45.36946676

    Creation Date: 02-Apr-2002
    Expiration Date: 02-Apr-2012

    Domain servers in listed order:
    ns1.servage.net
    ns2.servage.net
    ns3.servage.net
    ns4.servage.net


    Administrative Contact:
    PrivacyProtect.org
    Domain Admin (contact@privacyprotect.org)
    P.O. Box 97
    All Postal Mails Rejected, visit Privacyprotect.org
    Moergestel
    null,5066 ZH
    NL
    Tel. +45.36946676

    Technical Contact:
    PrivacyProtect.org
    Domain Admin (contact@privacyprotect.org)
    P.O. Box 97
    All Postal Mails Rejected, visit Privacyprotect.org
    Moergestel
    null,5066 ZH
    NL
    Tel. +45.36946676

    Billing Contact:
    PrivacyProtect.org
    Domain Admin (contact@privacyprotect.org)
    P.O. Box 97
    All Postal Mails Rejected, visit Privacyprotect.org
    Moergestel
    null,5066 ZH
    NL
    Tel. +45.36946676
     
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  6. Katy

    Katy Moderator Staff

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    #7
    I would always go with reputable companies, even though they charge more.. the work is done on time
     
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  8. Hecky

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    Damn, I suck. :(
     
    Hecky, Apr 23, 2008 IP
  9. Katy

    Katy Moderator Staff

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    There's still a chance they'll get back to you. Don't lose the hope.
     
    Katy, Apr 23, 2008 IP
  10. Western

    Western Well-Known Member

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    #10
    hey , try to make money again instead of wasting your time to get back your money
    how a good experience
     
    Western, Apr 23, 2008 IP
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    Codythebest Notable Member

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    well...it's ...oops...info tech...
     
    Codythebest, Apr 23, 2008 IP
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    swedal Notable Member

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    #12
    After you have exhausted all other means to resolve this with them directly - If you paid with paypal dispute the payment.
     
    swedal, Apr 23, 2008 IP
  13. Afazelpoor

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    #13
    How did you pay for the service? try to dispute it with the bank or credit card company, I wish you the best of luck.
     
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    #14
    you can still charge back if paid through paypal
     
    Proximity, Apr 23, 2008 IP
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    #15
    Exactly what the guy said above. In fact, you should do it immediately if you think that they won't come through with the deal. :)
     
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  16. gandelf(lordoftherings)

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    #16
    i hate scammers like them you should

    tell every one that ther r scammers
     
    gandelf(lordoftherings), Apr 23, 2008 IP
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    #17
    Heres there old msn from 2004-05. May still be in use.

    There 2004 number is here Chandigarh - 160008
    INDIA
    Phone: (+91) 172 5087858
    Mobile: (+91) 98151 18544
    Fax: (+91) 172 2545249
    Email:
    I got this info on the way back machine. They look legit from how many changes they have gone through and how many years its been online. You should check out the other pages at the way back machine.
    If you need anymore help with contact info please ask

    :-D
     
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  18. Hecky

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    Hi guys thanks for the replies,

    I don't want to charge back just yet because if there is an honest explination then I don't want to create a bad impression just yet. I'll say it here and stick by it : If they're not back by Sunday evening I'll take some action :).

    Thanks again,
    -H.
     
    Hecky, Apr 23, 2008 IP
  19. Hecky

    Hecky Like a Dungeon Dragon!

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    Thanks, bob50963, I've added that msn address. It's just wierd how each other day they are online a few hours but then since I paid them they go :(.
     
    Hecky, Apr 23, 2008 IP
  20. Hecky

    Hecky Like a Dungeon Dragon!

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    Hey everyone, good news! Kind of.

    I got an email from them saying they're sorry but they cannot complete the project but they've tried over 7 hours of it. They showed me a sample of what they've done so far and it's not working. They're offering a refund, though so I'll take that.

    Nothing against Oops(!)infotech :D

    Glad it turned out well, but I need someone else to do it now!
    -Hecky.
     
    Hecky, Apr 24, 2008 IP