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jazz_sue
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Hi again. Thought you'd like to know, I posted my complaint (sorry about all the typos and the fact the complainant is, apparently, the MD of the same
company they're complaining about!)
http://www.complaintsboard.com/complaints/freelancehomewriterscom-c...
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moonshadow68
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Nice post, Jazz_Sue...i hope you can get your money back...
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jazz_sue
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The words tip, of, and iceberg spring to mind:
http://www.ripoffreport.com/searchresults.asp?q5=Freelance%20Homewr...
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pen donegal
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Hi~ I'm new here. I want to thank everyone for sharing their experiences with FLHW. I am going to be relocating overseas for a time to do some writing
and was looking for a way to support myself from my writing since I'll be in a rather remote area.
I received their email invitation in my inbox so I checked them out to see if there are any claims against them--and found your site. Imagine my
feeling of good fortune to see a community of writers, all with the same goal of encouraging the writing craft and one another.
I believe in destiny and sowing good into the lives of other people. I can envision great good resulting from the efforts of all the goodfolk here.
I've always believed that you get what you want when you help enough other people get what they want. Many thanks for a great site.
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Mich
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Welcome! Feel free to explore and post and chat around with everyone - it's just an awesome group of people here!
I too live with a philosophy that you are what you help others become, so if you want to be successful, you simply help others find success.
the universe takes care of the rest.
Again, welcome! Let me know if you need anything!
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Mr. Knozit
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Hi Michy!
Yet another new member here who showed up because of the FLHW scam.
I was tempted as many were to sign up for the 7-day trial but saw the monthly cost was $47. That explains all the folks getting charged $49.95
immediately.
I have been burned by this kind of "SPAMinal" before and immediately felt my tail tingle (Just like Verne in Over The Hedge.) Anyway, this little
turtle tucked his head and his wallet back into his shell to pursue more legitimate avenues of writing for profit.
"Fool me once, shame on me! Fool me twice, I'm comin' to get you!"
Anyway, great forum. Great bunch of folks look forward to getting to know y'all.
Mr. Knozit
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LaurieM
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LOL, this is our gain, all these new people who keep finding us this way. Welcome to the forum! Kind of nice to know there are a few less victims to
these endless online scams.
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Mich
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Welcome Mr. Knozit!
I'm glad their loss is our gain! Please, have a lookee around and jump right in! We're glad to have you!
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Mr. Knozit
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Thanks for the warm welcome Laurie and Michy. I look forward to my involvement here. I am hoping to learn from all you pros!
I am a retired EDI (electronic data interchange) consultant who wrote really boring, technical assessments and software training guides, so I am
looking to spend my time writing in a more enjoyable mode.
I've started messing around on Squidoo to start flexing my brain a bit and figure that it is a pretty good way to do some writing calisthenics. The
whole Web 2.0 surge is pretty amazing, especially how it pertains to marketing opportunities.
Thanks again for the nice welcome!
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jazz_sue
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I've just crashed, trying to set up my fitness home page there - and it was good stuff too. I'd just wrapped it all up with a couple of lines on
exactly how our bodies are 4000 years out of date, then had to recommend up to 5 of their bloody books from Amazon. Did somthing wrong, and got a
'page expired' - couldn't retrieve what I'd lost. Memo to self: COPY AND PASTE EVERYTHING I TYPE INTO WORD DOC BEFORE HITTING ANY UNFAMILIAR
BUTTONS.
I'm a real newbie at all this, because I kept getting jobs to bid for in copywriting/data inputting, and kept turning them down because I had to be
familiar with 'Squidoo lenses" and I thought it was some kind of complicated IT gadget to make PhotoShop more interesting.
professional
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DAldridge
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I got the email just this week, and I knew I had seen them here, so I came back to check. I was immediately turned off by the flashy site anyway. I
never got to the part where you have to pay.
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tunghoy
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Protection from sites like FHW
I see this thread was started almost a year ago, but I just clicked a link to FHW, having seen it for the first time, on Craig's List. A Google search
brought me here.
Indeed, the site didn't pass the smell test -- no need for me to rehash the warning signs already discussed here.
The reason I'm posting is to suggest three techniques I use when investigating or trying something like FHW:
- When registering for real on a site, I use a throwaway account from Yahoo or Gmail. I have several of these and will check them about twice a
month, usually to delete everything.
- When investigating something I don't even want in a throwaway account, I use an address from mailinator.com. No need to register, just enter any
address@mailinator.com. Then go to mailinator.com to see if you received anything. Note that mailinator is only for receiving, not sending, so it's a
spam bucket, not a spamming tool. Just keep in mind that anyone can check any account there. It isn't meant to be secure.
- If I do make a purchase, but am unsure whether I want to trust a site, I don't use a regular credit card, and certainly not a debit card. I'll use
one of those pre-paid credit cards you can get at most convenience and drug stores. That way, the site doesn't know my real identity, and I can't
possibly lose more than the $30 or $50 I paid for the card.
Have a happy and safe new year.
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Eric H20
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I'm grateful, actually. I just found you because of the e-scam. There is always good in the bad, to me. They have my email, but they sort of grow on
trees, don't they?
Thanks, looking forward to getting to know you all.
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Mich
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Hi there! I'm grateful you've found us too! Sorry they got your email, but so glad to have you here with us!
Hope you'll stay!
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mrs rehman
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Hi there !
Can i just say first of all what a wonderfull site this is, and secondly that i only wish i had seen this before i handed my credit card details over
to freelance home writers dot com.
I bumped into them when googleing work from home options and was suckerd in by all the talk of possability.
I did some research and googled them and scams together BUT it never ocoured to me that the very people writing scam reports would be the people i was
checking out, so so foolish.
Anyway i paid for the trial membership and actualy the site was quite informative however i was concerned about the up and comming $47 charge then
they offerd me a fantastic deal i could change to vip membership and get the next three months free and a monthly fee of $9.95 thereafter fantastic so
i aggreed, oh so foolish.
three days later my credit card company called to say i was overdrawn by £67 courtesy of FLHW and when i tried to log on to ask why they had taken
my money without my permision and without reason i found that my login details nolonger existed and when i tried to call "I'm sorry the number you
have dialed has not been recognised" . so so so foolish.
i hope this helps to discourage anyone from giving these people thier details
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jazz_sue
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Just catching up with all the writing sites I belong to - found this link at Helium (with a star next to it, which seems to indicate they've given the
thumbs up, although it's probably just a crafty marketing ploy)
http://www.homefreelancewriters.info/index.php?cc=cntimg300x2
Still up to their old tricks, eh? Maybe someone should notify the authorities at this point ...
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AaronNDHouse
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Thanx!
Dear Michy,
I just wanted to take the time too register, log-on, and thank you for your info on Freelancehomewriters.com! I came very close to signing on for
there 7 day $2.95 trial which probably would have turned into $47.00 a mth. without me knowing it!
I'm very interested in writing like that for co. online due to the loss of wages @ my co. anyway thank you so much for saving me the money and
aggrivation!
Aaron N.D. House
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andisaid
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Welcome, Aaron.
Why not do an introduce yourself post so we can get to know you. We are a friendly group!
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Honeyman
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Hi and thanks for existing! You won't believe how creative these guys have gotten. Or sneaky, depending on whether they got your money or just your
time...
In our Sunday paper, there was an employment ad from an entity seeking writers. The address for responses is WriterNow.org. With a .org suffix,
wouldn't YOU think it's on the up-n-up? I'm sorry to say that I did get past the email portion, but as soon as a dollar figure showed up, I knew it
was suspect.
Like so many others, though, silver lining - when I Googled "Charles Wellborn" (or whatever his name is, I've already forgotten), I discovered this
site.
Lovely to meet you all.
charlotte
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tanyakaterina
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Lovely to meet you, too, Charlotte!
There are any number of writing leads and a great support system of writers here, no purse strings attached. Hope to get to know you and your writing
better. =)
Cain't knock this woman down ... She stands on a Solid Rock."Truth is handsomer than the affectation of love." -- Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Witchmojo
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Just to say thanks because you saved my bacon too 
Sadly, these ijits have my email but they go straight to spam so what the hey, it's all cool. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm off to have a wander
around the site and see what it has to offer 
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BenE.
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Welcome, Witchmojo! I hope you enjoy your stay. This place is amazing! 
*****
Ben E.
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Blackrosebugg
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Please chalk up yet another new member who arrived here via the FLHW spamwagon. But their approach to me was different than what I have read here. I
responded to an "iffy" ad on Craig's List, using our newly created 'spamcatcher' email account...and this was the reply I got.
Hello [Hubbyname]
Thank you for your interest in this position.
Here is a little about the company and the position. We are a growing company that was started by two friends who were not satisfied with the life
their 9-5 jobs were giving them. This is a legitimate offer for self-motivated people wanting to earn some extra income.
You have the flexibility to work WHEN you want and HOW MUCH you want and therefore dictate how much revenue you earn. You can even work just evenings
and weekends. This is a great way to earn income for stay at home moms, dads, college students, to pay off credit card debt, or just supplement your
existing income.
Position Description: Your responsibilities will involve processing responses from online ads (this process is fully covered in the step-by-step
training.) You may choose to work part-time or full-time, and earn One Thousand To Three Thousand Dollars per week. You DO NOT have to contact anyone
by phone. All you need is a computer with a valid e-mail address and basic typing skills. Each ad takes approx. 15-20 minutes to process - you will
have a virtually unlimited amount of ads so you may work as much as you want and at the time you choose. There is no contract to sign and the amount
of work you choose to do is up to you. This opportunity has unlimited possibilities - a perfect option for stay at home moms or dads, college students
or anyone who wants their work to revolve around their life, and not the other way around.
Compensation:
You will be paid Twenty Five to Thirty Five Dollars for each ad that you process, depending on the ad you choose.Payments will be made directly to
you. The typical rep will make Sixty To Eighty Dollars with at least 2-3 hours of work.
Method of Payment:
You will receive payment for each ad you process. You are paid for each ad you process as soon as you process it - you can choose to receive payment
after each ad through check, or have the payments auto deposited bi-weekly. The amount of money you make depends on how much time you choose to put
into it.
Training:
The training materials you will receive give you step-by-step instructions on how to get started. You may begin working the same day you receive your
materials because everything is done online. You could get paid within an hour or two of receiving the training manual. There is no special software
requirement; everything is done via the web.
We look forward to getting you started. Inquire further!
A link followed, which I copy pasted into a new browser - and it took me to that same green professional looking page others have described. I almost
surrendered to the desire to enter my email, then a red flag descended and I googled the company. Sure enough- that led me here.
The subject line was: This is in regards to the CareerBuilders job you applied for.
Google Careerbuilders and you get pages of complaints about their spamming practices, although it looks as though there was, at one time, an attempt
at a legitimate employment site underneath.
Longwinded explanation of why I am here, and truly glad to have found this apparently sane island in a sea of spam and broken dreams.
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caribbeanmuse
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welcome and nice to have you here Rose! you might want to go to the Introduce Yourself thread so everyone can welcome you.
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Mich
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Welcome! Glad you found us and found the truth of FLHW. Thank you also for sharing your experience so others can keep up with the ever-changing
schemes these scammers are using to rope in writers with dreams.
There is REAL money to be made freelancing - but it's not through FLHW!
Hope you'll stick around - we'd love to have you!
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Blackrosebugg
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Thank you both. If one person escapes their insidious trap after reading my post, I will have 'paid back' my own narrow escape. Thank you, Michy,
for this forum as well. Incredible place!
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ng66
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Just wanted to say THANKS! I was one click away from taking them up on their $2.95 trial offer and am so absolutely glad I decided to see what other
people were saying about them first. At this moment of my life, when I am actually considering finding a 2nd job to do at night, I can't afford any
scammers taking what little pennies I have left! Thanks, guys, for saving me $$ and stress...
Now I'm gonna go explore your site! Looks like there's lots to do and see!
THANKS AGAIN!!
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renea56
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Thanks for your site
Hi there! I just joined this board based solely on the value I found in the information provided about freelancehomewriters dot com. And after
reading everything here combined with my experience, I can say that they definitely operate like a scam site. I got the information about them via a
job posting on the website freelancejopopenings dot com. Here is the ad:
Article Writer Posted Feb 24
IIMedia, New York, NY
My company is seeking 15 writers to produce articles and blog posts for our network of websites.
We are rapidly expanding our online presence and will need writers who can:
*Write clearly on a given topic, at the specified length.
*Perform their own research online with Google News, Wikipedia, etc.
*Meet deadlines.
Please send letters of interest via email.
Thanks,
John Sanderson
email address removed
TO APPLY
E-mail: email address removed
As someone looking to turn writing into more of a career, I am always looking for interesting sounding opportunities. I sent an email and was
referred to the freelancehomewriters website. Here is the email I received:
Thank you for your interest in our writer position.
In order to move forward you must fill out an application on our website.
Simply visit your personal application link below and complete your application.
Your application link:
link removed
This link will only be active for the next 12 hours, so please
complete your application as soon as possible or you will need to
request another link.
link removed
Sincerely,
John Sanderson
Human Resources
IIMedia
This took me to the website that is the subject of this thread. It looked shady so I stopped there and immediately did a google search for the
website. This thread was the second result after the actual website. Thanks so much for doing the research on these people and I look forward to
participating in this site.
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Mich
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Thanks for sharing your story too so others can see the unscrupulous variations this company is taking to rope in unsuspecting freelancers!
Hope you'll stick around and get to know us! Pop on over and introduce yourself!
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mellowmark
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What an interesting thread. I stumbled upon it purely by chance, as I was looking for article writers to write content for a new web site (rather than
to write articles myself) and I came across Freelance Home Workers. Luckily I put in a fake email address just to see what the next page led to and
was surprised as a rabbit in headlights to see that they wanted to charge people a membership fee just to gain access!
That led me to do a little bit of googling in the name of research which led me here.
I also found this site: http://contentcurrent.com/faq#writer_aw which seems to be free to join but does not clarify what you will be paid! Anyone used that one?
By the way googling Unparalled Marketing LLC shows a lot of complaints about them on rip off report!
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla...
And a whole bunch for freelance home writers freelancehomewriters.com
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla...
If you get any more spam from them complain to their webhost and email provider if you can find them :
http://whois.domaintools.com/freelancehomewriters.com
Anyway, just to say you have a nice friendly forum here so I am going to have a look around.
Kind regards,
Mark
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NMac
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If it smells like a scam...
I am looking particularly for a job in editing and/or writing. Last night, I applied to five different CraigsList.com job ads. Today, I
received the following email:
Hello Nicole
Thank you for your interest in this position.
Here is a little about our company that works with thousands of job
employers. We are a growing company that was started by two friends
who were not satisfied with the life their 9 to 5 jobs were giving them.
This is a l e g i t i m a t e offer for self motivated people wanting to
e a r n some e x t r a i n c o m e.
You have the flexibility to w o r k When you want and How Much
you want and therefore dictate how much i n c o m e you e a r n.
You can even work just evenings and weekends. This is a great way to
e a r n i n c o m e for s t a y a t h o m e m o m s, d a d s, c o l l e g e
s t u d e n t s, to p a y off c r e d it c a r d d e b t, or just s u p p l e m e n t
your existing i n c o m e.
Position Description: Your responsibilities will involve processing
responses from online ads (this process is fully covered in the
step-by-step training.) You may choose to work part time or
full time, and e a r n One Thousand To Three Thousand D o l l a r s
per week. You D O N O T have to contact anyone by phone. All you
need is a computer with a valid email address and basic typing skills. Each
ad takes approx. 15 to 20 minutes to process - you will have a virtually
unlimited amount of ads so you may work as much as you want and at the
time you choose. There is no contract to sign and the amount of work you
choose to do is up to you. This opportunity has unlimited possibilities - a
perfect option for s t a y a t h o m e m o m s or d a d s, c o l l e g e
s t u d e n t s or anyone who wants their work to revolve around their life,
and not the other way around.
Compensation:
You will be p a i d Twenty Five to Thirty Five D o l l a r s for each ad
that you process, depending on the ad you choose. P a y m e n t s will be
made directly to you. The typical rep will make Sixty To Eighty D o l l a r s
with at least 2 to 3 hours of w o r k.
Method of P a y m e n t:
You will receive p a y m e n t for each ad you process. You are p a i d for
each ad you process as soon as you process it - you can choose to
receive p a y m e n t after each ad through check, or have the payments
auto deposited bi-weekly. The amount of m o n e y you make depends on
how much time you choose to put into it.
Training:
The training materials you will receive give you step-by-step
instructions on how to get started. You may begin working the same
day you receive your materials because everything is done online.
You could get p a i d within an hour or two of receiving the training
manual. There is no special software requirement; everything is
done via the web.
We look forward to getting you started. Inquire further.
Follow This Link To Apply Now
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I didn't see a name for the company, which immediately got my attention. I copy and pasted the address at the bottom into Google and it came
up with multiple listings saying that this was a scam from FreelanceHomeWriters.com. I found this forum in the list. Like I said, I applied to five
jobs, so I am not sure which ad was the fake one that gave these people my information. At any rate, I am very glad that doing a Google search is
just so easy. They didn't fool me!
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Andylikesit
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Have to agree with what was said here the monthly charge for Freelance home writers ruins and form of credibility they could have salvaged. Use the
resources on this site and sites like it to find real freelance work.
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Concepts
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95% of websites on the net are here for one reason and one reason only. To get your money and spam you to death with nonsense. Unfortunately gaining
information and finding reputable sites for resources has become a minority and far fetched these days.
I learned this the hard way one day when acquiring information from a site that I thought was also legit "as reputable as they may seem, they are
not", boy was I wrong and the spam never ended as a result of it.
The people that run these sites are foreign and have no real demeanor at all and I hope these people get what's coming to them in the end.
But as we all know as long as the internet is here the scams will be to. Just remember these websites are not here to help you, they are only here to
get your money!
Fortunately for me I know a few well known people I get my info from on here now if i ever need it.
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Johnnaris
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Thanks for sharing. It's great.
simulation credit
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Witchmojo
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^^^ Anyone for spam?
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Vanberk12
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Yep, that bank account is now well and truly closed - at great inconvenience to myself, I may add. Still, at least I wasn't 'scammed' twice over.
Regards
Vanberk
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windair
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Very nice post here.
wndair
Dossier de surendettement
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