i was scammed by another warrior - help

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hi all, i need some advices and help

i was scammed by 1 of the warrior, do not want to disclose the name as things havent been settled.
this guy is quite active and staying long enough in WF, i approach him personally by email and he claimed to rank my site for competitive keyword to 1st page in 30 days, else he will give me full refund, as i am not very pro yet, so i choose to believe his words and pay him $200 for advance payment, total will be $350...i know this is noob...but i was desperate.

now 40 days over, my site is at bottom of google and i can see that my yahoo explorer showing only 15 links (40 days for 15 links is lame and how can it ranked on 1st page)....

he always gave a lot of excuses during the period (blame google algorithm change, tsunami, domain name not suitable....etc)
i cant see what has he done to rank my site.... but only wasted my time and my money.

2 days ago i told him to refund me the money (i was kind enough to ask for $170 rather than $200) else i will file a dispute in paypal... i thought he will be ethic enough to refund me, yet he sent me an email this morning... he ask for $150 more to cover his cost that he paid for outsourcing company that working on my site.... wth... nothing has been done on my site and his promise never achieved...

i am going to file a dispute in paypal definitely.
i just want to get some help from good hearted warriors that how can i win this and get my money back.
i am willing to give out all the email conversation to paypal incase it is escalated...

thanks a lot and really need your help
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  • Profile picture of the author Doug Wakefield
    This issue is between you and the scammer, not for us.

    This type of post is against the rules.
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    • Profile picture of the author Jill Carpenter
      You may want to issue a ticket to the help desk.

      For your future reference, no one can really insure page one of google for anything - unless they own google.
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      • Profile picture of the author Landis
        Originally Posted by Jill Carpenter View Post

        You may want to issue a ticket to the help desk.

        For your future reference, no one can really insure page one of google for anything - unless they own google.
        I've been in the SEO game long enough to "guarantee #1 spots" by looking at the competitions' site profiles. One thing I will NEVER guarantee though, is the time it will take to get there.
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    • Profile picture of the author Michael Oksa
      Originally Posted by Doug Wakefield View Post

      This issue is between you and the scammer, not for us.

      This type of post is against the rules.
      In this case, the OP doesn't mention the other person's name. We tend to let these types of posts slide from time to time (in my experience, but I'm not a Super Mod).

      Also, the answers may provide some educational value for others who read it.

      Anyway, I don't think this breaks Rule #1 - not the way it's written anyway.

      I don't know the situation, but I would think it's going to take some time to climb in the rankings. However, you should avoid anybody who promises you a certain ranking.

      Has it been more than 30 days? More than 60? Has your site climbed at all?

      And, yes, Google's changes did affect a lot of people. However, (I may catch some heat for this) that's the seller's problem, not yours. I think he should do his best to get you as high up in the rankings as possible, algorithm changes or not.

      All the best,
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      • Profile picture of the author rufus83ruiz
        Originally Posted by Michael Oksa View Post

        In this case, the OP doesn't mention the other person's name. We tend to let these types of posts slide from time to time (in my experience, but I'm not a Super Mod).

        Also, the answers may provide some educational value for others who read it.

        Anyway, I don't think this breaks Rule #1 - not the way it's written anyway.

        I don't know the situation, but I would think it's going to take some time to climb in the rankings. However, you should avoid anybody who promises you a certain ranking.

        Has it been more than 30 days? More than 60? Has your site climbed at all?

        And, yes, Google's changes did affect a lot of people. However, (I may catch some heat for this) that's the seller's problem, not yours. I think he should do his best to get you as high up in the rankings as possible, algorithm changes or not.

        All the best,
        Michael
        thanks man for your help,
        yes, it exceeds 30 days and i gave him extra 10 days to at least let me see that there is some improvement but none.
        i cant see my site at anywhere in google for that keyword....
        not to mention top pages...

        i know the changes affect many ppl but i have tried to get another ppl to do the same keyword for my another site after i ordered from this guy, (both are new sites with no links), you know what, another site has hit page 15... i know it is nothing for ranking but at least i can see the result...

        i am totally disappointed with this order and i am too naive to pay the advance payment..

        even i cant get my money back i will at least reveal the name to all (no matter i will be banned from WF or not). at least i will alert others who want to work with this guy..

        thanks
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        • Profile picture of the author Michael Oksa
          Originally Posted by rufus83ruiz View Post

          thanks man for your help,
          yes, it exceeds 30 days and i gave him extra 10 days to at least let me see that there is some improvement but none.
          i cant see my site at anywhere in google for that keyword....
          not to mention top pages...

          i know the changes affect many ppl but i have tried to get another ppl to do the same keyword for my another site after i ordered from this guy, (both are new sites with no links), you know what, another site has hit page 15... i know it is nothing for ranking but at least i can see the result...

          i am totally disappointed with this order and i am too naive to pay the advance payment..

          even i cant get my money back i will at least reveal the name to all (no matter i will be banned from WF or not). at least i will alert others who want to work with this guy..

          thanks
          Don't do that. It may feel good, and you may think you're helping a few people, BUT...

          You will lose out on getting the real help you need.

          Keeping this thread up will help warn enough people. To warn people not to pay for these types of services REGARDLESS of WHO is offering them.

          See, if you name the one person...new people will think that OTHER people offering the same service are okay, and that's not the right message.

          Also, if you name the person, the thread will come down almost immediately, and nobody will see it anyway.

          So...please don't make a bad situation worse.

          All the best,
          Michael

          p.s. I once lost $100s to a "warrior" and really wanted to mention his name, but I kept my cool. It was an expensive lesson, but it was the best choice. Hang in there.
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          • Profile picture of the author rufus83ruiz
            Originally Posted by Michael Oksa View Post

            Don't do that. It may feel good, and you may think you're helping a few people, BUT...

            You will lose out on getting the real help you need.

            Keeping this thread up will help warn enough people. To warn people not to pay for these types of services REGARDLESS of WHO is offering them.

            See, if you name the one person...new people will think that OTHER people offering the same service are okay, and that's not the right message.

            Also, if you name the person, the thread will come down almost immediately, and nobody will see it anyway.

            So...please don't make a bad situation worse.

            All the best,
            Michael

            p.s. I once lost $400 to a "warrior" and really wanted to mention his name, but I kept my cool. It was an expensive lesson, but it was the best choice. Hang in there.
            aiks...this is not fair... this guy may keep on scamming ppl.....
            but i trully appreciate your advice dude... and i understand what you mean..
            anyway, if in this case, i hope paypal may really help me on this... although i know it is not a tangible product...

            but i still have to try..
            all the best to you too.
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          • Profile picture of the author Steve Tuggle
            I agree with Michael's advice above. Most of us have been there. It's never pleasant to lose money but education costs money and you've undoubtedly gained some education. Just learn as much as you can. If you stay around WF long enough I promise you that you will receive much more in value than the money you've lost. This is a very generous group of people. Some will take your money but the vast majority of people will give you much more than you could ever expect.
            Press on!
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          • Profile picture of the author Roaddog
            Originally Posted by Michael Oksa View Post

            Don't do that. It may feel good, and you may think you're helping a few people, BUT...

            You will lose out on getting the real help you need.

            Keeping this thread up will help warn enough people. To warn people not to pay for these types of services REGARDLESS of WHO is offering them.


            See, if you name the one person...new people will think that OTHER people offering the same service are okay, and that's not the right message.

            Also, if you name the person, the thread will come down almost immediately, and nobody will see it anyway.

            So...please don't make a bad situation worse.

            All the best,
            Michael

            p.s. I once lost $400 to a "warrior" and really wanted to mention his name, but I kept my cool. It was an expensive lesson, but it was the best choice. Hang in there.
            I definitely agree with Micheal on this...

            If you wish to name someone, do it on your own blog.

            Cool down a little and then think a rational plan.

            Sometimes the cost is worth the lesson learned. Don't throw the baby out with the bathwater.


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            • Profile picture of the author Roaddog
              There was a great story I read a few years ago

              A man with money met a man with experience...The man with experience walked away with the money...The man with no money walked away with experience.


              I have often racked my brain about who I read that from...
              Harvey Segal comes to mind... I can't remember who it was,
              but I never forgot the story.

              Just forgot to add it to my previous post...lol
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            • Profile picture of the author Steve Tuggle
              Rufus,
              Just a quick update. Within the past week I have become a client of a fellow warrior. He over-delivers a quality service. As I was typing the above post he was sending me a pm with some very helpful information. He is very busy yet took the time to help me out. He could have not done this and I would have never known. I have also had warriors help me with website issues for no-charge. Once it took up the better part of a Saturday with people in different parts of the world helping me. Just wanted to offer more encouragement to hang in there. A year from now you'll be glad you did it.
              Steve
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              • Profile picture of the author rufus83ruiz
                Originally Posted by Steve Tuggle View Post

                Rufus,
                Just a quick update. Within the past week I have become a client of a fellow warrior. He over-delivers a quality service. As I was typing the above post he was sending me a pm with some very helpful information. He is very busy yet took the time to help me out. He could have not done this and I would have never known. I have also had warriors help me with website issues for no-charge. Once it took up the better part of a Saturday with people in different parts of the world helping me. Just wanted to offer more encouragement to hang in there. A year from now you'll be glad you did it.
                Steve
                thanks...the reason i post this thread up is because i really think WF is a great place with ppl who r willing to help... and i wanna get some advice from others to resolve this problem...

                since it is a mistake tat i done, i have prepared to lose the money. to you all it may not b a big sum of money, to me tats alot...

                but i think it is good to at least let others know that there are scammers out there in WF... and i wish others do not fall in the trap like wat i have done...

                but the most disturbing part is that the guy is has stay in this forum for long enough and quite active...

                anyway, thanks again
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        • Profile picture of the author garben2011
          Originally Posted by rufus83ruiz View Post

          even i cant get my money back i will at least reveal the name to all (no matter i will be banned from WF or not). at least i will alert others who want to work with this guy..
          I would hope so. Seems like a strange rule to protect a person who is doing business this way. Kind of makes no sense to me really. But I guess maybe the threads turn into something they don't want on the site. But still... I would think anyone would have the right to know a seller's reputation and kind of hard to do that if things like this are suppressed. Maybe they should set up a Rating system on the WSOs or something.
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          • Profile picture of the author rufus83ruiz
            Originally Posted by garben2011 View Post

            I would hope so. Seems like a strange rule to protect a person who is doing business this way. Kind of makes no sense to me really. But I guess maybe the threads turn into something they don't want on the site. But still... I would think anyone would have the right to know a seller's reputation and kind of hard to do that if things like this are suppressed. Maybe they should set up a Rating system on the WSOs or something.
            thanks man.
            unfortunately this is not a WSO, i just personally PM this guy when i found that he offering the same thing to another guy who posted to hire some guy to rank his site in "warrior service - warrior want to hire you" that section.
            the rest of the conversation just via email.

            too bad...
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          • Profile picture of the author Mike Grant
            Originally Posted by garben2011 View Post

            I would hope so. Seems like a strange rule to protect a person who is doing business this way. Kind of makes no sense to me really. But I guess maybe the threads turn into something they don't want on the site. But still... I would think anyone would have the right to know a seller's reputation and kind of hard to do that if things like this are suppressed. Maybe they should set up a Rating system on the WSOs or something.
            Agreed 100%.

            If indisputable proof can be shown, names should be revealed. Else, what stops them from continuing to do it?
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            • Profile picture of the author Kay King
              This was not a WSO or any other advertised service on the Warrior Forum. The OP made contact after seeing a posted reply to a "help wanted" ad here.

              I can't even imagine how much horse hockey would be tossed about here if anyone and everyone could post about "he scammed me" or "I didn't get what I ordered" or "it didn't work for me so he lied". All would give their side of the story - in which, of course, they did no wrong nor had unreasonable expectations.

              The OP is free to post about it on his own blog and say whatever he wants - not free to name people here. I understand when new members don't quite get what the rules are and why they exist - but those who have been here a while should understand it by now, don't ya think?

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              • Profile picture of the author Flamboyantegg
                Just as a side note; if you want to check to see your results and ensure you are getting a "fair" assessment of your Google Rank (rather than one influenced by whatever Google does to try and personalise the rankings to you) try using;

                http://scroogle.com

                https://ssl.scroogle.org/cgi-bin/nbbwssl.cgi?Gw=%s

                Replace "%s" with your search term and you'll find a bunch of good results.

                Just thought I'd let you know, in-case your results aren't showing what they typically are to other people (this happens a lot).
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              • Profile picture of the author rufus83ruiz
                Originally Posted by Kay King View Post

                This was not a WSO or any other advertised service on the Warrior Forum. The OP made contact after seeing a posted reply to a "help wanted" ad here.

                I can't even imagine how much horse hockey would be tossed about here if anyone and everyone could post about "he scammed me" or "I didn't get what I ordered" or "it didn't work for me so he lied". All would give their side of the story - in which, of course, they did no wrong nor had unreasonable expectations.

                The OP is free to post about it on his own blog and say whatever he wants - not free to name people here. I understand when new members don't quite get what the rules are and why they exist - but those who have been here a while should understand it by now, don't ya think?

                kay
                hi,thanks for your reply.
                i understand your concern.
                but as i am the one who is facing the situation, i believe that even many ppl posting all those "i got scammed', "the guy failed to deliver" stuff, i think this is also an education to others and a mirror for many.

                if you can accept those "i make thousands in one day" which also not been verified, why not these kind of post...
                as i said, i dun care whether i can get back my money, i dun care whether i will b banned... this is just to tell ppl that there is someone who may get scammed...
                now i personally even may be facing the guy counter against that i did not pay him the remaining $150 for his "done nothing" job. why should i do so much thing to make myself into trouble..

                yes i am new here, thats y i totally do not understand that why there is a must to ban this kind of seeking for advice and help post.

                thanks
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            • Profile picture of the author Michael Oksa
              Originally Posted by Mike Grant View Post

              Agreed 100%.

              If indisputable proof can be shown, names should be revealed. Else, what stops them from continuing to do it?
              You've been here long enough to know you shouldn't encourage people to break the rules.

              The reasons for Rule #1 have been discussed many times.

              What's to stop them from doing it? One word: education. Think about it.

              That being said, you are certainly entitled to your opinion.

              All the best,
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        • Profile picture of the author paulie888
          Originally Posted by rufus83ruiz View Post

          thanks man for your help,
          yes, it exceeds 30 days and i gave him extra 10 days to at least let me see that there is some improvement but none.
          i cant see my site at anywhere in google for that keyword....
          not to mention top pages...

          i know the changes affect many ppl but i have tried to get another ppl to do the same keyword for my another site after i ordered from this guy, (both are new sites with no links), you know what, another site has hit page 15... i know it is nothing for ranking but at least i can see the result...

          i am totally disappointed with this order and i am too naive to pay the advance payment..

          even i cant get my money back i will at least reveal the name to all (no matter i will be banned from WF or not). at least i will alert others who want to work with this guy..

          thanks
          Have you asked him for a report of the SEO/backlinking work that he has implemented so far? If it is true that he has only delivered 15 backlinks in 30+ days, it appears like he did not hold up his end of the bargain.

          Unfortunately, no one can guarantee Google ranking this way - it was definitely not ethical of him to guarantee a first-page ranking without offering any kind of refund (in the event that he couldn't deliver).
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    • Profile picture of the author Brutus
      I couldnt agree less - maybe its you next time who got cheated...
      so this is affecting all of us...



      Originally Posted by Doug Wakefield View Post

      This issue is between you and the scammer, not for us.

      This type of post is against the rules.
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  • Profile picture of the author rufus83ruiz
    i am asking for help for methods to resolve the problem from this goodwill warrior forum and good hearted warriors and the first post i received is that it is against the rules??

    thanks for your post but i will bear the risk and want to know how others feel.
    good day ahead.
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  • Profile picture of the author rufus83ruiz
    thanks jill
    i know i was too noob to do so.

    good day
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  • Profile picture of the author KimPup
    "For your future reference, no one can really insure page one of google for anything - unless they own google"

    PLEASE NEW people.....heed this!! If you see claims like these on WSO's just keep on trucking!
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  • Profile picture of the author rufus83ruiz
    Originally Posted by ncmedia View Post

    What if you file a dispute, out this persons name, and then next week you pop up on page 2-3 or even 1?
    hi, if it really pop up to page 1 i will b willing to pay him back.
    act i m not obliged to pay him because he claim to rank in 30 days or money back and it is 40 days already...
    which if i dun file the dispute by 45 days...i may even lost my chance to get my money back...

    and if you really want to know whether this site has been done job, pm me i will show u the link...

    thanks
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    • Profile picture of the author Linda_C
      Originally Posted by rufus83ruiz View Post

      and if you really want to know whether this site has been done job, pm me i will show u the link... thanks
      Rufus, PM me the website url. I'll have a look. If I can help, I will.
      Sometimes good experiences follow bad ones. No promises, but I'll look.

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      • Profile picture of the author Linda_C
        Hi Rufus.... I got your PM. I can't reply yet because I only have 32 posts and need 50 to reply to a PM. I'll go look and will come back and tell you how to contact me so I can reply. lol
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    • Profile picture of the author rufus83ruiz
      Originally Posted by ptlamen View Post

      In my personal experience, digital goods are very hard to get file claims by anyone. Unless you marked it as services and you say the services have not been fufilled.
      So just my opinion, you need to get it done within 45 days else you'll lose that money.
      If he says he's done seo services for you, ask him to prove it with relevant link reports.
      If those links are built and you are nowhere in the SERPS as claimed, you have every right to go against this. Cheers. I hope my answers help you.

      yes, thats exactly what i am thinking..
      i marked it as service
      i kept the emails that he claimed he can rank me in 30 days for specific keyword.
      my site is no where in top 100 pages. ever...

      i hope i can really get my money back.

      thanks man
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    • Profile picture of the author Tim_Carter
      Originally Posted by ptlamen View Post

      In my personal experience, digital goods are very hard to get file claims by anyone. Unless you marked it as services and you say the services have not been fufilled.
      Paypal won't cover you for services or digital goods

      edit - From paypal website under buyer protection:

      PayPal Buyer Protection only applies to PayPal payments for certain tangible, physical goods that can be posted. Payments for the following are not eligible for re-imbursement under PayPal Buyer Protection:
      • intangible items
      • services
      https://cms.paypal.com/uk/cgi-bin/ma...r%20Protection
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      • Profile picture of the author Linda_C
        Originally Posted by Tim_Carter View Post

        Paypal won't cover you for services or digital goods.
        They may. One of my niche sites sells downloads. One customer paid for the product and then didn't know how to download. She emailed for support, but I didn't reply. I was at my Dad's funeral. (go figure on timing)

        The next day I check email and find a paypal dispute telling me I need to go through dispute resolution. Go figure the only dispute I've ever had was when I wasn't there to reply same day. So I emailed her the file and she cancelled the dispute.

        Point being, they covered digital goods in THAT case. lol.
        So who knows, they may.
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        • Profile picture of the author Tim_Carter
          Originally Posted by Linda_C View Post

          They may. One of my niche sites sells downloads. One customer paid for the product and then didn't know how to download. She emailed for support, but I didn't reply. I was at my Dad's funeral. (go figure on timing)

          The next day I check email and find a paypal dispute telling me I need to go through dispute resolution. Go figure the only dispute I've ever had was when I wasn't there to reply same day. So I emailed her the file and she cancelled the dispute.

          Point being, they covered digital goods in THAT case. lol.
          So who knows, they may.
          Nope - they never will.

          And if you escalate to a claim it is all over.
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          • Profile picture of the author Linda_C
            Originally Posted by Tim_Carter View Post

            Nope - they never will.

            And if you escalate to a claim it is all over.
            Tim... so what I don't understand, then, is why did they file a dispute for my customer when she bought a digital product??

            I've only had 1 refund and 1 dispute in 14 years online, so I'm totally green when it comes to refunds/disputes. I fully admit I know nada, nothing, zilch. Just confused about why they filed one for my customer on a digital product??

            :confused:
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      • Profile picture of the author KatyaSenina
        This is aweful. I hope you get your money back!

        Next time; don't trust anyone, unless they have a bunch of testimonials from real people.
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  • Profile picture of the author GeorgR.
    You paid for a service, and he did not deliver. For me this is clear.
    The fact that he demands $150 "to cover his cost" is ridiculous. You are not interested in HIS fricking costs (obviously he simply outsourced the SEO)....you wanted (and paid for) something you did not get, despite the seller's claims.
    I hope you get the money back from paypal although its tough with services.
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    • Profile picture of the author rufus83ruiz
      Originally Posted by GeorgR. View Post

      You paid for a service, and he did not deliver. For me this is clear.
      The fact that he demands $150 "to cover his cost" is ridiculous. You are not interested in HIS fricking costs (obviously he simply outsourced the SEO)....you wanted (and paid for) something you did not get, despite the seller's claims.
      I hope you get the money back from paypal although its tough with services.
      thanks dude,
      this encourage me alot.
      well, in his latest email, he really claim that he outsource the work...aiks...
      i will definitely go against him in paypal

      good day
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  • Profile picture of the author pilotemt963
    can he provide any proof of the work that he performed? He should be able to send you a list of all the links that he created for your website and you can follow them to verify that they have a link to your site. In the future it is a good idea to have the person working for you send weekly updates with exact links that have been built.
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    • Profile picture of the author rufus83ruiz
      Originally Posted by pilotemt963 View Post

      can he provide any proof of the work that he performed? He should be able to send you a list of all the links that he created for your website and you can follow them to verify that they have a link to your site. In the future it is a good idea to have the person working for you send weekly updates with exact links that have been built.
      i have tried to ask for proof but he did not bother but just say he blast some 500 edu links to my site. and i asked my fren who are better in seo to check the backlink for me, there are only around 10+ xrumer links out there...
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  • Profile picture of the author Sheryl Polomka
    I agree with Georg - you paid for a service and it wasn't delivered in the time promised so go ahead and file the dispute. Keep all evidence of correspondence so you can prove what the service was that you paid for and that it wasn't delivered.

    It can be difficult winning a case with Paypal for digital delivery items, but it is possible, especially if you have all the details. That really was a lot of money to pay and see no results. Don't give him the extra money - I'm shocked to hear that he asked for more, that is just ridiculous. If he has spent extra on the job then that's his problem, plus if the job still isn't done where is his money going? I think he is just trying to scam you out of more money.

    Good luck - I hope you get your money back.
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    • Profile picture of the author rufus83ruiz
      Originally Posted by Sheryl Polomka View Post

      I agree with Georg - you paid for a service and it wasn't delivered in the time promised so go ahead and file the dispute. Keep all evidence of correspondence so you can prove what the service was that you paid for and that it wasn't delivered.

      It can be difficult winning a case with Paypal for digital delivery items, but it is possible, especially if you have all the details. That really was a lot of money to pay and see no results. Don't give him the extra money - I'm shocked to hear that he asked for more, that is just ridiculous. If he has spent extra on the job then that's his problem, plus if the job still isn't done where is his money going? I think he is just trying to scam you out of more money.

      Good luck - I hope you get your money back.
      thanks for your word, i was shocked when i saw his email in my mail box.
      i tot he wan to negotiate for the refund amount but when i open it i saw that statement...
      that is really ridiculous...
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  • Profile picture of the author rufus83ruiz
    just for anyone interest,
    i have just filed a dispute in paypal against the guy.
    hope i can at least do something to stop this guy from scamming ppl.
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  • Profile picture of the author rufus83ruiz
    i just told the guy that i file a dispute.
    and he warn me: "Now you leave me no choice. Remove the dispute immediately."

    what should i do?
    thanks
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    • Profile picture of the author Flamboyantegg
      Originally Posted by rufus83ruiz View Post

      i just told the guy that i file a dispute.
      and he warn me: "Now you leave me no choice. Remove the dispute immediately."

      what should i do?
      thanks
      LOL; if they have nothing to hide or worry about then they wouldn't be "warning" (read: threatening) you.

      Just see where the dispute goes, but keep in mind that sometimes taking a $200 hit is worth it to save yourself the time and hassle that recovering the money is worth.

      I hope it works out for you.
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  • Profile picture of the author Byrt M
    I am glad you posted this here. I want to think that the Warrior Forum still has that community spirit I saw that it had when I joined in 2008. I know there are rules here and there is a place for disputes to be heard - but I am glad to see more posts on trying to help you out rather than jerking about rules and regulation.

    You need to trust the system. This is the time for you to step back, set aside emotions (I know its hard - many a-times I wanted to punch the light out of someone but that's not the way) and use the system within Paypal to help you out. You've contacted them already now you need to focus on helping them help you. Just supply Paypal all relevant information - don't blast - just be calm and business-like and go through the steps and follow up until its resolved. Its going to take a long while, so my advice is to 'move on' and don't waste your valuable time distracted by this. Use this experience to make a come back and win. I know you will.
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    • Profile picture of the author rufus83ruiz
      Originally Posted by Byrt M View Post

      I am glad you posted this here. I want to think that the Warrior Forum still has that community spirit I saw that it had when I joined in 2008. I know there are rules here and there is a place for disputes to be heard - but I am glad to see more posts on trying to help you out rather than jerking about rules and regulation.

      You need to trust the system. This is the time for you to step back, set aside emotions (I know its hard - many a-times I wanted to punch the light out of someone but that's not the way) and use the system within Paypal to help you out. You've contacted them already now you need to focus on helping them help you. Just supply Paypal all relevant information - don't blast - just be calm and business-like and go through the steps and follow up until its resolved. Its going to take a long while, so my advice is to 'move on' and don't waste your valuable time distracted by this. Use this experience to make a come back and win. I know you will.
      Byrt
      thanks, i have contacted paypal, they asked me to liaise with this guy before i escalate to them.
      hope i can get my way out. i have asked him to send any proof of works he had done. if he can supply tat and convince me, i will remove the dispute.

      aiks..bad day.
      thanks for advice ya
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      • Profile picture of the author Linda_C
        Originally Posted by rufus83ruiz View Post

        aiks..bad day.
        Well, you know what they say - when you're at the bottom, the only direction left to go is UP. lol.

        IMHO, I agree with those that say don't post the name of the person. It will only cause you grief.

        I am posting a little of this for benefit of others reading along, and will send the rest of the info to you by email to keep your niche and keywords private. Thanks for PMing the email since I can't PM yet. Lurking doesn't count towards being able to PM, I guess. (I lurk more than post. lol)

        Overview of what has happened...

        You originally owned domain #1.

        The person doing SEO for you said it's not a good phrase to target and suggested that you register domain #2. So you did and copied the site to domain #2.

        Here's the problem...

        1) The new keyword chosen (domain #2) is very, very competitive. It has 368,000 exact match searches. Your original phrase had too few, but if you invert the words, it has 5400, which is very do-able.

        2) I checked Google serps (page 1) for the "new" keyword (domain #2) and the top 10 ranked sites have...
        -- PR 2-5 (mostly 3-5)
        -- 500-14,000 links to the ranked page url
        -- 1300 - 1,000,000+ links to the domain
        -- high site authority

        It would be almost impossible to take a brand new domain and get it to page 1 for a keyword with 368,000 exact match searches and strong serp competition -- much less do that in 30 days.

        Plus...

        -- the new domain has 0 backlinks
        -- the original domain has 12 backlinks

        With no backlinks, no PR and no authority, neither of the sites IS going to rank well.

        Of the two, your original site would be much easier to rank. The competition is weak. 3 of the sites on page 1 are 0 PR (page rank) and some of the competing sites are on page one of Google with with single digit backlinks. (ie; under 10)

        Here is what I suggest...

        #1) Do nothing with the "new" domain.

        #2) Work on ranking your original site. I will coach you on how in email. I will give instructions, you just do the work.

        When it works and you get some traffic, you can come back here and post woo-hoo. lol.

        Are you game to do the work if I show you how?

        :rolleyes:
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  • Profile picture of the author GeorgR.
    wait...let me get this straight...you already paid (lost!) $200...but he wants $150 more to "cover the costs"? Wow....
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    • Profile picture of the author rufus83ruiz
      Originally Posted by GeorgR. View Post

      wait...let me get this straight...you already paid (lost!) $200...but he wants $150 more to "cover the costs"? Wow....
      hi dude, as stated in my post, the total for this first page ranking is $350.
      in our agreement, i stated that i will only pay $150 when my site climb up in page 5, so total is $350...

      but now my site is no where, and he said he will file a dispute against me that i did not pay the money for him to continue the service.

      that is awesome....
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  • Profile picture of the author rufus83ruiz
    hi Linda,
    thanks alot for your advice and suggest.
    i may try to boost my site some other day but not now because i need to settle this thing.

    i paid this guy money because i thought he is veteran enough to know what he guaranteed to me and he can deliver as per promised...well again, i was too naive. (well, he even tell me that i was too noob to know how seo works no matter there is guarantee or not...well fine i am noob, but then what is the meaning of guarantee?)

    so now, i do not want to touch any of these sites until i settle this issue.
    even i do not get my money back, which is so heavy for me, i still want some justice.

    and for those who initially planning to get this kind of service, pls do not pay a lot to ppl in advance payment until he deliver and do not believe any of the guarantee that promised.

    even he claimed he is reputable or trustworthy to others. yes, he maybe done good to others, but not you if anything happen, you do not know what will happen.
    when things happen, you ask for the things agreed in the agreement, he may even tell you that you are too noob to know how seo works and forget about the guarantee agreement.

    i hope my experience will warn newbies similar to me who are desperate to see results from falling in this kind of awful situation.
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    • Profile picture of the author Linda_C
      Originally Posted by rufus83ruiz View Post

      hi Linda,
      thanks alot for your advice and suggest.
      i may try to boost my site some other day but not now because i need to settle this thing.

      i paid this guy money because i thought he is veteran enough to know what he guaranteed to me and he can deliver as per promised...well again, i was too naive. (well, he even tell me that i was too noob to know how seo works no matter there is guarantee or not...well fine i am noob, but then what is the meaning of guarantee?)

      so now, i do not want to touch any of these sites until i settle this issue.
      Okey-dokey, but it seems silly to me. Part of running a successful business is like knowing how to play poker - you have to know when to fold a bad hand.

      What you're doing is ignoring a site you could rank well because of a dispute with a site that isn't ranking well.

      You could pursue both at the same time. Escalate your original site while dealing with unfinished business at the same time. It's possible to do more than one thing at a time. But, your call.

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  • Profile picture of the author GeorgR.
    well...despite the heat in this thread, i need to say something else.

    Rufus, did you have a new site and bought a whole bunch of backlinking services?
    (Looking through your msg history on the forum might suggest this)

    So..it MIGHT very well be the case that whoever did your link services might have indeed done the work...but the result (your site not showing up) is simply because you overdid it with backlinks.

    Since you said you are a noobie this might very well be the case. Then the link builder cannot be blamed, except for giving that silly "guarantee" which no serious SEo should do anyway.

    On a positive note, it might be that the site will re-appear in some time, weeks or months with good rankings. NEVER do a lot of link building on a new site!

    (It looks like you went on a shopping spree for backlinks...but i can be wrong...)
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  • Profile picture of the author g36
    I'm new to this forum and I thought this forum was scam free forum.

    The funny thing is the scammer's tsunami excuse. How come tsunami affects SEO ranking?

    BTW OP, maybe you can try to dispute, but use product is not as described. Hope you can get your money back.
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