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Be Aware of These Jokers

Discussion in 'SEO Search Engine Optimisation' started by khalid, Aug 12, 2009.

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  1. khalid

    khalid Well-Known Member

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    To cut a long story short I got a call from an seo scam artist today promising a natural front page for any position within Google within 24 hours.

    Here is a full blog post about Get Me First Ltd.

    I urge you to pass the word around via Twitter, links etc as no doubt they will successfully drain money from a few companies.

    Oh, and I would love for someone to call these jokers, say you are calling him back regarding a missed call from Google and record the conversation!

    Hope this helps keep everyone on their toes,

    Khalid.
     
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    bensd Well-Known Member

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    I my day job we get faxes every day - "First page of google in 24/48 hours" :rolleyes:

    It is worrying though that less educated companies will fall for it.
     
  4. Systreg

    Systreg Well-Known Member

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    Yeah, and probably the same companies who have not got a clue what buying a good generic keyword name could do for their business and serps ranking, rather than paying scammers ludicrous amounts for nothing :mad:
     
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    Yes but their website is a bag o'shite, can't see that convincing very many people...

    P.
     
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    Ah, it's a telesales from home company. The guy in the blog has a phone number in Motherwell, so probably doesn't know what the hell the company is doing down in Manchester.
     
  7. khalid

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    Just posted an update on the same blog post advising I got a call back.
     
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    I got a call from someone from 'Infoserve' - sounded like a similar thing.

    Them: "We've only got one spot left for 'london furniture' and can get you top of Google in under 24 hours"

    Me: I don't advertise in paid directories

    Them: "May I ask why"

    Me: I don't go in directories without any SEO benefit

    Them: We can send you thousands of visitors through one of the biggest directories in the UK

    Me: I don't want to advertise in your little directory with a sponsored link do you not understand

    Them: Blah blah we are the biggest directory...<hang up pissed off>
     
  9. Skinner

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    111 Piccadilly is where I have a mailbox address heh, nice address really but looks nice :)
     
  10. devolution

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    I think what they are doing is setting up Adwords campaigns...
    - so no doubt easily on Page 1 of Google with a big CPC...
     
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