migrationexpert.com ESTA Scam

photome

kipperman wrote: »

I'm with you. I'm not going to debate whether it is a "scam" or not, but it's certainly designed to deceive and extract money for little or no perceived benefit over the official ESTA site.

Its a business set up to make money quite legitimately, wether it has any benefit over the official site is irrelevant.

Are you saying that any business/retailer that charges more for the same service is operating a scam or being deceitful.

When I bought my first ESTA I done some research and found that it would cost $14 from the official site, it wasnt difficult

kipperman

photome wrote: »

Its a business set up to make money quite legitimately, wether it has any benefit over the official site is irrelevant.

Are you saying that any business/retailer that charges more for the same service is operating a scam or being deceitful.

When I bought my first ESTA I done some research and found that it would cost $14 from the official site, it wasnt difficult

Well, good for you.

IMO it's certainly morally wrong to rely on the proportion of internet users who either through ignorance or haste find themselves on a site such as this.

Do the owners of the site genuinely think " What a great additional service we provide for an extra $90", or as is far more likely, "Lets get these suckers who don't do their research properly"?

Oh, and yes, I do think it deceitful.

jpsartre

MinMoz wrote: »

Interesting that the majority of responses have centred around my use of the word scam.

Perhaps because it's so inappropiate? I don't really see the difference between the site you mention and any other site that resells a product for a profit. What if I set up a webshop that sold books at double the price charged by Amazon. Would you call that a scam as well? If the customer wants the cheapest price, it's up to him to do the necessary research. But hey, there's one born every minute....

cockaleekee

kipperman wrote: »

Well, good for you.

IMO it's certainly morally wrong to rely on the proportion of internet users who either through ignorance or haste find themselves on a site such as this.

Do the owners of the site genuinely think " What a great additional service we provide for an extra $90", or as is far more likely, "Lets get these suckers who don't do their research properly"?

Oh, and yes, I do think it deceitful.

jpsartre wrote: »

I don't really see the difference between the site you mention and any other site that resells a product for a profit.

jpsatre has explained the situation perfectly - this is no different from any other reseller or middle man, they will add a mark up to the product in order to make a profit. There is nothing wrong with that, the economy would be in trouble if everything was sold at cost price!

meer53

They probably feel they're offering a fair service for inexperienced internet users who need help in applying for an ESTA. Like the OP's dad.

Some people like to have their hands held whilst filling in forms. It's a choice you make.

photome

kipperman wrote: »

Well, good for you.

IMO it's certainly morally wrong to rely on the proportion of internet users who either through ignorance or haste find themselves on a site such as this.

Do the owners of the site genuinely think " What a great additional service we provide for an extra $90", or as is far more likely, "Lets get these suckers who don't do their research properly"?

Oh, and yes, I do think it deceitful.

Is it morally wrong for Tescos to sell the same product for more than Sainsburys ?

Is that also deceitful

Or is it a free market economy

its "good for me" to shop around according to you but doesnt that apply to everybody

peanutbuttermarmalade

Whilst the site is not a scam, their interpretation of the questions on ESTA show they are NOT migration experts.

" Have you ever been arrested, charged or convicted of a crime in any country? Individuals who have been convicted of minor traffic violations (such as speeding), or with one (1) drink driving conviction may be eligible to travel on the Visa Waiver Program and can answer "No" to this question. However, if you have been arrested, charged, or convicted with a crime, including offences involving the use of a controlled substance, you must apply for a visa prior to entry and must answer "Yes" to this question.
"

migrationexpert:rotfl:err, no, they are not. Australian, well, yes, they are.