I agree with rusty iron...What is the whole point of this forum if we cannot come up with productive information exchange for the writers? All the threads eventually get busy with mudslinging and blaspheming every other service provider present on the web! The whole purpose is lost... Besides competition should hardly be any excuse for not sharing info here..

I write on genetics, molecular biology, bio statistics...Most of the other writers here will have different core competencies...Even those who share the same need not fret as there is enough work for everyone and one does not pick up every single order of their topic as it comes!

Its like the folklore albeit reversed where a flock of pigeons caught in the net would not fly just because they do not want to help the neighboring one!

---An out of work writer :)

& some of the legits are...? :)

Can you give some examples WRT? I would always wonder the same. I have completed my Masters in Science, however I was never asked to reproduce any certificates. People may then claim to be gurus of anything!

I pursued the matter with them ardently for a week. I spoke specifically to Angelina whom I had communicated with earlier also. I called regularly to explain the case. After all it was my money at stake. I must admit that the communication from their side was not bad. Angelina saw through the whole matter and made sure that even though the account is deactivated my dues would be paid. They have assured me that I will get my payment in their next cycle i.e the 10th of June though they did not specify what amount would be credited exactly of my total earnings. In any case, so far so good. let us see which side of the reputation they live up to...

Which brings me to the principle question as to which is the most non corrupt site providing this opportunity to writers, if at all there is any?

@rusty

Is there anyone specific you recommend that I speak with at Academia who may handle the situation rationally and justly? I intend to call them today.

Hello all,

Again w.r.t my post: essayscam.org/forum/wc/fraud-galore-academia-research-1287/4/

I am just making it visible on all academia-research threads as I really need feedback on how to deal with the situation

I earned multiple reward points for my assignments, infact the same customer gave me work thrice, which made me eligible for 20% bonus on each order! Redundant to say that I never did get the bonus, on the other hand was slapped huge fines of $789 for an order which was priced $120 and $12 both of which I had reward points for!!!!!!!!

I would really like to know how to retrieve my dues??

Distressed
scribbler!

Dear Members,

Akin to alengajua, I have been defrauded a huge sum of $789 on Academia Research.
A few facts:
I have been a freelance writer at Academia since almost a year now. I had been working and accumulating money since january because their paypal payment system had run into some trouble and AlertPay is not very convenient in my country...

I was charged for Plagiarism on three orders. The most ironic fact here is that the orders on which I was fined were the ones for which both the customers have given me Reward Points!!

Order#: 389952
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33 From: Customer to Writer Date: 2010-05-20 02:23
Subject: Re: What plagiarism?! Status: Message read
What happened?... Plagiarism. I have paid and never complained about you, I think all your papers are wonderful.Keep me posted..
Attached file: [Send Reply]

32 From: Writer to Customer Date: 2010-05-19 20:52
Subject: What plagiarism?! Status: Message read
Firstly, I have done a previous order of this customer and he/she assigned their new order to me once again.
Secondly I answered all the questions and the assignment is more than the assigned pages!!!
The admin better pay attention to what they are doing. The customer does not want to pay and for a 2 page assignment it is unnecessarily creating a problem for me!

Attached file: Writer's message

31 From: Admin to Writer Date: 2010-05-19 20:03
Subject: Plagiarism Status: Message read
The paper containing plagiarism is attached.
Sincerely,
Valerie
valerie@academia-research.com
Attached file: 389952_digstiv.doc

JUST Check the response of the customer!!!
Isnt the admin making a fool of itself??

Further: Order 418834
From: Admin to Writer Date: 2010-04-17 20:48
Subject: from Admin Status: Message read
Dear writer!

You have been chosen by the customer 422711 to complete his assignment. Please, notify the customer if you will be able to work on this assignment.

Thank you for your cooperation!

Sincerely,
Brian

So when the customer has highly recommended the work, how does the admin have the authority to go berserk?

I am a biology student and write about molecular biology, genetics and Biochemistry topics. So we have some exact terminologies where A is A and cannot be replaced by B,C,D. Moreover proper citations were inserted wherever sources were used. The same person Valery has mishandled my account and a fine in excess of 200% of my order value is being charged its outrageous!! The only reason she could come up with was I did not put quotation marks and just in text citations in certain places!

$789 is a HUGE HUGE amount where I come from. I am actually a PhD student, doing some preparatory research work before applying which is not paid. Hence I had to skimp by this earning. I do not mind living modestly for this incubation period and this amount of $789 was to last me a goo 6 Months!!!!!

I am totally cash strapped by this incident and extremely distressed.

Rustyiron chains, writers beware, wrt, pantera; all of youl seem to be extremely informed on this topic.

I would really appreciate some advice as to how to retrieve my rightfully earned money back!
Is there any person specific (like someone mentioned Raymond or in my case James) who would definitely know what the case is and what cheating their employees are upto at academia?Also if you'l have the direct phone number, please pass it on.

I was also thinking of reporting the site to places like ic3.gov/default.aspx for defaulting on peoples payment.

Really looking forward to some help...

An extremely extremely distressed
Variegatedscribbler

Should

With further reference to my post on this following thread.

I have been badly duped by academia.

I wanted to ask whether we can report them on any online cybercrime reporting site like

complaint.ic3.gov/ctf.aspx

I do not want to take any extreme step so long as my rightful dues are cleared, I just want to carry on with my life however if they turn a blind eye and remain callous to my blood and sweat efforts, I Would leave no stone unturned to punish the offenders. Ok sounds a lil too dramatic but they are really being nasty with this one.

$789 was very very hard earned money, where I did assignments which really challenged my knowledge set and customers who challenged my patience.