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  • hpuse
    hpuse Posts: 1,161 Forumite
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    meer53 wrote: »
    Can't see how Google can take them down really, they're not hiding anything.

    See it - Google works with ASA to regulate web based advertising for trading entities with a registered address in the UK.
  • meer53
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    hpuse wrote: »
    See it - Google works with ASA to regulate web based advertising for trading entities with a registered address in the UK.

    So after all the complaints about these companies how come they're still top of the page on Google ?

    Maybe it's because they're not doing anything wrong ?
  • Valli
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    meer53 wrote: »
    So after all the complaints about these companies how come they're still top of the page on Google ?

    Maybe it's because they're not doing anything wrong ?

    Or maybe it's that google happily takes their money to keep them at the top of the page;)
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  • jung1es
    jung1es Posts: 4 Newbie
    @meer53 - @valli sums it up - these guys provide Google with a large revenue stream, and unless enough people raise it with Google nothing will happen. When ads are flagged the sites subtly change their adverts then re list them. But if sites are flagged enough they get blacklisted.

    Re the point these guys are doing nothing wrong -- there are many ways these websites could accurately describe what they do and this thread wouldn't exist, but neither would they. They choose not to, and describe what they do do in a very deceptive way.
  • meer53
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    jung1es wrote: »
    @meer53 - @valli sums it up - these guys provide Google with a large revenue stream, and unless enough people raise it with Google nothing will happen. When ads are flagged the sites subtly change their adverts then re list them. But if sites are flagged enough they get blacklisted.

    Re the point these guys are doing nothing wrong -- there are many ways these websites could accurately describe what they do and this thread wouldn't exist, but neither would they. They choose not to, and describe what they do do in a very deceptive way.

    When one of these sites actually provides a link to the genuine site, how can that be called "deceptive" ?

    All of them state on their homepage that they are not affiliated to the official government department, how is that "deceptive" ?

    What more would you like them to do ? What would you expect Google to do ? If they start banning companies who tell the truth then where the hell will that lead ? Have you actually looked at these sites ?

    People are free to raise it with Google, i'm sure many already have. Google can't be held responsible for peoples decision making.
  • dons1862
    dons1862 Posts: 3 Newbie
    So yes I'm new and yes I fell for it. Paid £72.50 for a form !!!!
    anyway I filled out a form on the site complaining and asking for a refund they sent the following


    Dear Sir / Madam





    Thank you for your email of which your comments have been noted. We are more than happy to issue a refund , but we can only issue refunds either direct to your bank account or via Paypal. Please supply the following information , and we will refund full payment less £8.00 administration fee as per our Terms & Conditions and cancel your passport application immediately. (We CANNOT refund to your card)





    Bank Account Number (8 digits)





    Sort Code





    Order ID





    Paypal Email Addresss











    The remittance will come into your bank within 3 days from TAD Services





    Best Regards







    Should I now use what my common sense is telling me and NOT give them my details to get a refund or can anyone give me advice please


    Thanks
  • Morglin
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    If they can't refund to a card, and you want a refund, then you will have to give them the details.

    To be honest, although I think these website companies are guilty of sharp practice, I don't think they have ever been accused of scamming bank accounts or cloning accounts etc.,

    I would give them the details, and then just keep a close eye on the account, for a while.

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  • Stopped_2
    Stopped_2 Posts: 6 Forumite
    Don't give them your bank details I got caught with this paid £72.50 for passport form by mistake had the same reply as you gave my Paypal no.then heard nothing.Got on to my credit card company and they sorted it had a refund on Paypal within days don't give up on this I am sure that's what this company would like you to do.I know of somebody else who just gave up and heard nothing more.
    Good Luck.
  • dons1862
    dons1862 Posts: 3 Newbie
    thanks for comments both.


    I have responded to the refund email saying they are not getting my bank details and to credit my card which they already have the details of and I will also speak to the bank to see if there is anything they can do. will let you know
  • Caz3121
    Caz3121 Posts: 15,832 Forumite
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    dons1862 wrote: »

    I have responded to the refund email saying they are not getting my bank details and to credit my card which they already have the details of
    dons1862 wrote: »
    (We CANNOT refund to your card)

    I would expect them to come back and repeat that they cannot refund to your card. Can you give them your paypal details if you do not want to give bank details?
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