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SCAM def.
To deprive of by deceit.
WORLD BUSINESS DIRECTORY (UK BASED
SCAM)
http://www.world-businessdirectory.com/
The world business directory deploys unsolicited
commercial email (UCE/SPAM) to offer a 'free listing update' for their
directory. The form also has a signature block, which you would expect
is required to authorise the changes. By signing the form you are
actually agreeing to a 3 year binding agreement to pay them $980 GBP per
year (approx $2,096 AUD per year). Their site has a Google PageRank of
0 (that's ZERO) meaning they are not very authoritive in Google's mind.
You are better off spending half that amount on a Google AdWords
campaign, and get people at the search when they are looking for you.
Disregard their email, and keep your $6K.
SCAM FEATURES
Deceptive form with potential to lock you in to a 3
year $6K+ contract with them
Site has a Google PageRank™ of 0 (Zero) useless as a
directory!
Provide very basic listings.
Note the similarities to the below The Netherlands Based
scam.
As they are an overseas company, you will not be
protected by Australian Consumer Rights.
Check out their trickery application form.
WORLD BUSINESS GUIDE (THE
NETHERLANDS BASED SCAM)
http://www.world-businessguide.com/
The world business guide deploys unsolicited
commercial email (UCE/SPAM) to offer a 'free listing update' for their
directory. The form also has a signature block, which you would expect
is required to authorise the changes. By signing the form you are
actually agreeing to a 3 year binding agreement to pay them $995 EURO
per year (approx $1,966 AUD per year). Their site has a Google PageRank
of 0 (that's ZERO) meaning they are not very authoritive in Google's
mind. You are better off spending half that amount on a Google AdWords
campaign, and get people at the search when they are looking for you.
Disregard their email, and keep your $6K.
SCAM FEATURES
Deceptive form with potential to lock you in to a 3
year $6K+ contract with them
Site has a Google PageRank™ of 0 (Zero) useless as a
directory!
Provide very basic listings.
Note the similarities to the above UK Based scam.
As they are an overseas company, you will not be
protected by Australian Consumer Rights.
Check out their trickery application form. |
