Would you report a person like this one?
Hey guys,
I've been thinking whether to write about this or not, but I thought that maybe there's someone who's had a similar experience.
I paid someone for personal coaching services and when I was getting started, this person lived up to her promises, so I thought her services were worth it.
I paid her for a 4 sessions package and last month she did a session via Whatsapp and told me she would send me a file with some advice and tasks to do.
After the first session she did send me what she promised, but it's almost been a month since I had the second session and she hasn't sent me anything.
I know she might be busy with other clients and projects but it's almost been a month since she told me she would send me the document. In fact, last week she told me she would finally send it in two days but nothing.
It's not only the fact that she hasn't sent me the document, it's the fact that she's lied about it what proves me what her real intentions are.
Apart from that, she only replies to the messages that she wants. When I ask something or I say my opinion about something that she might not like, she acts like she's not seen them so I feel she's not honest.
I tried to convince myself her services were worth it as I really like her quotes and all the stuff she posts on social media. She has lots of followers who interact with her, so I thought she was someone serious and professional, someone who really cared about her customers.
To be honest, if someone had told me that she's a con artist, it would have been very hard for me to believe it. But after all the lies and lack of transparency, I feel ripped off.
In my opinion, people who have a great reputation and public image but then on private do what she does, are the smartest scammers.
So I'm here wondering whether I should report her or not. I mean, if she was someone "ordinary" or "common", then yeah, I would report her. But she's not, she's so smart and powerful.
Has something like this happened to you before? Would you write complaints about someone like her so that other people watch out?
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I would not offer to write a good or bad review.
I know that this is annoying you and rightly so, however there is a tactic you can use for yourself and it is to think to yourself "will this be important in 5 years time?" If the answer is No, then say to yourself "not important, moving on" and move on. This is to protect yourself because if you dwell too much on it, it may interfere with other areas of your life.
I would kick off the process to get your money back if that is something important to you. If you paid via credit card or paypal, start the process to get your money back. Sometimes you only have so long to start and/or complete that process and if that time is up, hard luck. If you do not get your money back, no real worries. Just put it down to experience. You might be able to write a blog about it sometime in the future, without actually naming her. "What not to do if you buy personal coaching on the internet" (do not pay upfront).
Very well said.
And too, this is the reason I only buy things on the internet where I can pay with Paypal! If it´s PayPal, let them solve the case.
If this was a money back guarantee then I would ask for my money back. Also, a lot of people are outsourcing and could you possibly be interacting with someone other than her? I wouldn't care how big or important the person seemed to be. I would tackle it on. Also, Google all the info you can about her you may be surprised how many others may be having the same problem. Best Wishes to You!
There was not a guarantee. I know other people who would have done a better job, I regret trusting her just after we had the first session, I should have wait...
There are no testimonials or reviews regarding her coaching services, but I thought she was worth it because she gets lots of positive comments via social media.
All the best to you too.
I would agree with Sherion, Google her or her website and see if there are any bad reviews before you go head first into battle. Also if you have paid for a "course", ask for a refund and see what her reaction is.
There are no reviews on her site. The only comments I could find are on social media. Maybe there haven’t been many people who have tried her services.
If you have paid for a service and haven't received what was promised, request a refund with an explanation as to why. That should give you some idea of her integrity.
Just a bad thing to happen to you or anyone .unfortunately your suffering from it mentally and monetary with the biggest issue being the code of ethics and trust factor. You have to bear in mind do you want it to happen to someone else ! I was just boasting how this was a scam free and spam free environment. Did you make contact with person under in wealthy affiliate and the community arena. The red flag the exchange of information for money. Is that something the company allows.??? If not collectively the company and the community must do something so I t does not happen again, WE CANNOT LET THIS DESTROY OUR TRUST AND HARMONY. KYLE AND CARSON ,it should be brought to their attention! PROTECT THE MOTHER SHIP AT ALL COSTS,
Right... No, this person is not on WA. I found her on Twitter and Instagram and she does the coaching sessions via Whatsapp.
well it kinda your call. Think of it this way enlightened of what is happening all over the world. Should it be brought to someone's attention .Just to find out what the company has in place to deter this if this problem arises.or can a least bring it to everyone's attention.WARNING WARNING
Hey, I would contact this woman via email and tell her that if she did not send me the file and fulfill her part of the bargain you will write a testimonial about her and her scam.
I would give her a few days to respond and if she did not, then I would write the testimonial and put on the net.
Do not be afraid of her.
We usually talk via Whatsapp. I've asked her if she'll send me the document as two days ago she claimed she would send it yesterday, so I'm waiting for her response.
If she lies again, then I'll tell her I'll report her. As much as I don't like to do these things, I see I'll have to do it.
This is what I would do, as well. I want to feel that I have done what is in my scope of personal power.
Even if nothing happens as a result, I will be calm I have took the action possible.
Do not put this person on a pedestal , if you would report someone "ordinary" or "common" as you put it then you should report her too.
We are all equals whether we live in a palace or a tent, earn $5.00 an hour or $5000 an hr, have 1 follower or millions of followers.
If a person doesn't act with honesty and integrity then you have every right to make a complaint, whoever they are.
Just my 10 cents worth .
Andrew.
There is no excuse for her behaviour.
That's it.
If there was a genuine reason she should have told you - that is what a genuine, responsible person would do.
Don't beat yourself up over this as these scammers can be extremely convincing.
So, do everything in your power to expose her for what she is without wasting much more of your valuable time.
Move on quickly and take it as a lesson learned.
Cheers and best wishes.
You're right. She wouldn't have acted this way if she were as kind and insightful as she pretends to be.
It's just that I still can't believe it, I don't only feel ripped off, I also feel disappointed because I thought she was good...
But yes, if she doesn't deliver what I paid for, I'll have to report her so that others don't get scammed.
There’s a lot of jumped up people out there Miren! You have tested her level of integrity.
There may be many valid reasons for her poor performance? We don’t know?
Perhaps ask her for your money back if she has defaulted on your agreement.
Tell her you need to make progress and you must employ another’s services. You will require the fees you paid her to do this.
Who would you report her to? This may be your next course for action.
Her performance is not acceptable.
Wayne
I know she was busy with other projects but she shouldn't have lied. She could have told me that she didn't know when she would have finished writing the document.
I think I would report her to the BBB and perhaps write a review on my blog.
I would have no problem with reporting her either, if you have done everything that you can to get her to complete her obligations!
If she doesn’t respond to you, she doesn’t leave you with many options.
And of course, she does herself no favours!
Wayne
First, I would write her a letter and send it through the mail certified. Remind her of the commitment you paid her for. Tell her if she does not follow through, then you are going to want a refund of the amount due for the sessions she has not followed through with.
I would also threaten to report her to the Better Business Bureau for improper business practices. If it were me, I would give her 30 days to get it straight and then follow through with the report to the BBB
She's the type to say things like "you need to be more patient". She'll make excuses for her behavior, just like most scammers do when they get caught. They always know how to get out of situations that don't benefit them.
But yeah, reporting her to the BBB is a good idea, it might be something I'll do.
Hi
since you paid her, do you have an agreement signed with her?
What was the agreement on how the 4 sessions should be conducted in which timeframe?
I would try a different approach. Tell her you can handle this in a professional way and she finishes the agreement verbal or written and you give her a good review but you can also do the opposite.
I think she has a reputation to lose and she might take the hint.
If it wasn't big money than let it go and put it to lesson learned.
Sylvia
I sent the money via PayPal. I only have the messages of the conversations via Instagram and Whatsapp. I'll take some screenshots in case she deletes them.
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Yes, very brave to tell
If it can help...
i once ordered an advice i never recieved
And wHen i asked for it
They said : it was not included
Nothing but rubbish
I am afraid it is the kind of thing that happens to all of us. At least once.
And there should be a platform to denounce this
(Good niche)