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Sticky: Hi Essay Scam Family - please welcome me :)    2   3   4  Welcome to the forum, Stevos....
General TalkAndyBusinessWriter - Oct 02, 2008 / FreelanceWriter - May 31, 2024
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How to find essay writers?   While this forum does still contain channels and methods by which one can contact an essay writer, it is...
General Talkessmybee - May 02, 2013 / noted - Jun 30, 2026
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If you think logically... no essay company is a scam!   Essay companies used to considered major scams. These days though, they are fighting for survival and learning that only...
General Talkstu4 - Apr 14, 2011 / noted - Jun 30, 2026
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If you buy a custom essay and you re-write it all..   It is always advisable to paraphrase the original paper that was given to you by the writer. This will...
General Talksophia911 - Jan 03, 2011 / noted - Jun 30, 2026
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The student research industry is based on scamming teachers; it is a cesspit   Well, students are still running a scam on teachers when it comes to their research papers. This time, they...
General Talkeditor75 - Aug 31, 2011 / noted - Jun 28, 2026
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Google to ban "Term Paper" and "Essay" ads soon!    2  Well, it appears that Google decided to go down the path of "If you can't beat them, then join...
General TalkTimmy00 - May 15, 2007 / noted - Jun 28, 2026
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Preferred Writer - why should I pay more?   During the days when the writers had more work than they could handle, paying a preferred writer fee was...
General TalkGoog - Oct 06, 2013 / noted - Jun 27, 2026
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The association between the quality of an essay site's web copy and the quality of its essays?   Since the companies normally have writers from their existing pool write the web copy for the site, one can...
General Talk99Essays - Apr 04, 2013 / noted - Jun 27, 2026
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"I cannot submit, change, or rewrite the text?" - Advice required.   As a writing assistant, let me tell you exactly what's happening here: these writing companies are just covering...
General Talkoc02 - Jul 03, 2010 / academiagirl - Jun 26, 2026
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Is my anonymity and confidentiality guaranteed when I use an essay service?   With how easily computers get hacked these days, you really need to look at how a writer claims they're...
General TalkQuestion007 - Mar 11, 2012 / academiagirl - Jun 26, 2026
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The Differences Between a Model Paper and an Original Paper   Let's be real: there is absolutely no difference between a "model" paper and an "original" paper. It's just marketing....
General Talkultimatewriter - Sep 03, 2018 / academiagirl - Jun 26, 2026
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How to check if my custom research paper is not put up for sale?   As a writing aide, let me give you the best advice to ensure your hard work doesn't end up...
General TalkPlesk - Oct 11, 2012 / academiagirl - Jun 26, 2026
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Good software for spell/grammar/thesaurus checking?   Honestly, why not save your money and just drop by your campus writing center? Teaching aides like us are...
General Talkexact - May 29, 2012 / academiagirl - Jun 26, 2026
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Student integrity (presenting example research work as their own?)   Look, I'm totally against just buying an academic paper and passing it off for a grade, but I have...
General Talkrangili - Oct 26, 2012 / academiagirl - Jun 26, 2026
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I'm loving this site.   Even though this site seems completely dead right now, it still has a ton of valuable info that students...
General Talkkittybread - Mar 20, 2012 / academiagirl - Jun 26, 2026
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Grammarly anti-plagiarism checker not finding a previously published paper?   I've been dealing with this stuff for four years, let's be real: Grammarly was never actually designed to be...
General TalkCaughtout - Aug 18, 2014 / academiagirl - Jun 26, 2026
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Personal details disclosure by selfish essay services and writers   Honestly, if you're thinking about hiring an essay writing service, just don't. You always have to give up your...
General Talkdreamer - Jan 13, 2009 / academiagirl - Jun 26, 2026
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First/Last Name + Phone number, why required by some sites?   These are required contact information by the companies. There is nothing to suspect in this case. How else would...
General Talkrogerb - Oct 23, 2010 / noted - Jun 25, 2026
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Essay Research Scams - what to do and how to avoid them?   Academic AI was supposed to solve that very problem. Instead, it created a new form of academic writing scam...
General TalkTyris - Nov 23, 2009 / noted - Jun 25, 2026
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Paying a writer half at the half way point for a Business Case Study Style Paper   Writers normally require Ann upfront payment to serve as a "retainers fee" of sorts to ensure that they will...
General Talkvzscott - Mar 06, 2014 / noted - Jun 25, 2026
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It's all about how to find a good writer, so HOW?   I have heard of some students, okay, they are admittedly ESL and in college, who have been caught using...
General Talklukasisavime - Mar 24, 2012 / noted - Jun 21, 2026
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Personal Data in the Age of AI Academic Writing   I think even when students spring for the premium versions of these AI writing tools, there's a massive blind...
General Talknoted - Jun 13, 2026 / academiagirl - Jun 21, 2026
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Threatened by a foreign ("UK") essay writing company.. HELP   The company was definitely trying to blackmail the OP into paying for a service he did not ask for...
General Talkalawii - Dec 01, 2018 / noted - Jun 13, 2026
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About This 100% Money-back Guarantee for Custom Academic Papers   In reality, the 100% money back assurance is not enforceable. The companies that indicate this in their home page...
General TalkAdvancedWriter - Nov 04, 2018 / noted - May 30, 2026
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Is poor essay quality a SCAM?   Take it from someone who learned the hard way: if you pay a service to write your paper, you...
General Talkwhacker1 - Jan 26, 2011 / academiagirl - May 28, 2026
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Third Class US and UK Students Vs Competent ESL University Professor    2  The core issue here is the massive gap between speaking a language and writing it at a research level....
General TalkFracturegang - Jan 16, 2010 / noted - May 27, 2026
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Guide lines to use a good website/writer   If you are considering using an academic writing website or an independent consultant for your paper, I highly recommend...
General Talkswine - Apr 29, 2009 / academiagirl - May 24, 2026
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How to safeguard against deceptive writing services - common practices and faulty indicators   Honestly, most students are still gonna blindly trust TrustPilot and those kinds of sites when they're looking for an...
General TalkAdvancedWriter - Nov 15, 2018 / academiagirl - May 24, 2026
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Why some "American" companies hide their corporate address? Shady operations??   Almost all companies now list their actual location somewhere in the website. It is almost mandatory now because users...
General Talkstu4 - Apr 30, 2009 / noted - May 23, 2026
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Upwork Review (Programming Project / Hourly Payment) - Bad Freelancer / Payment Disputed   I agree that Upwork does not care about the quality of service delivered by their freelancer affiliates. Their focus...
General TalkProgramming - Jul 09, 2018 / noted - May 23, 2026
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Questionable - possible issue with these writing companies   Writing companies still have a quick turn around time for the orders that are placed as priority orders. Since...
General Talknursingstudent78 - Nov 13, 2009 / noted - May 23, 2026
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Should AI Assisted / Hybrid Papers be Accepted by Professors?   This phenomenon is not limited to college level students. I have seen the same problem emerging among high school...
General Talkacademiagirl - May 22, 2026 / noted - May 22, 2026
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Plagiarism when converting from word to pdf via online methods?   Or, students can go to the writing center at their schools and ask about the in-house file conversion services....
General Talkandromeda - Aug 28, 2013 / academiagirl - May 22, 2026
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Do Paid AI Writing Apps really work?   I am not sure I would call it a scam, but I have heard that some colleges and universities...
General Talkacademiagirl - Nov 30, 2025 / formerstudent - May 06, 2026
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Popular academic research service business models (advantages / disadvantages)   In addition to these 4 business models, some academic writing companies have added Bitcoin as a payment method for...
General TalkMajor - Dec 30, 2012 / noted - May 05, 2026
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How I avoid plagiarism issues before submitting essays   Honestly, that advice only really works if you're turning in like, a super basic two-page essay for a high...
General Talkcoopcooper - Jan 13, 2026 / academiagirl - May 01, 2026
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Should I Be Worried? Personal information when ordering a custom paper online.   I've seen firsthand how quickly things can go sideways when you're too casual with your personal data online. There...
General TalkTaTaTa1 - Apr 29, 2020 / academiagirl - May 01, 2026
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How to use writing services properly ?   The current obsession with AI as the "perfect" writing companion is, frankly, exhausting. There is a certain soul-crushing sterility...
General Talki_will_pass - Nov 18, 2010 / academiagirl - May 01, 2026
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I've used an online writing service... meeting my tutor....TIPS please   As a writing professional, I have observed that students who outsource their assignments-whether to ghostwriters or AI-are almost invariably...
General Talki_will_pass - Nov 04, 2010 / academiagirl - May 01, 2026
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Downloading a ready paper from essay paper databases - it is plagiarized? Deleting process.   In my role at the writing center, I've been tracking a pretty concerning shift in how pre-written essay databases...
General TalkLazyStudent - Mar 03, 2008 / academiagirl - May 01, 2026
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Should Bad AI Paper Not be Considered a Scam?   In my experience as a writing assistant, I've observed a troubling trend: many students have stopped critically engaging with...
General Talknoted - Apr 30, 2026 / academiagirl - May 01, 2026
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Do poor grammar and punctuation matter if students are NOT supposed to turn in example essays?   there is a reason why colleges and universities have English grammar and writing clases during the first 4 semesters...
General TalkJust_Curious - Oct 05, 2008 / academiagirl - May 01, 2026
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Research ownership - can I submit academic research under my name?   I agree with noted. You should never submit the paper that you paid for as your own, even if...
General TalkRanee - May 04, 2007 / academiagirl - May 01, 2026
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Why students get scammed.    2  I would not point to students being too reliant on technology as the main reason that they get scammed....
General Talkqueen sheba - Jan 27, 2015 / academiagirl - May 01, 2026
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Has anyone ever used Craigslist to get help with their academic writing projects?   While Craigslist does have a section called writing/editing, it does not list any active orders under that area. I...
General TalkJasonT - Nov 29, 2011 / noted - Apr 16, 2026
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How many academic paper services online?    2  Only a handful of online academic paper services still exist at this point. The way that technology has caught...
General TalkPeblo - Jul 14, 2009 / noted - Apr 10, 2026
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Life Expectancy of a Thread on EssayScam   Well, it appears that the life expectancy of threads at this forum is not something that should be discussed....
General TalkAdvancedWriter - Nov 22, 2018 / noted - Apr 01, 2026
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Is college education still essential in a tech-driven economy? Are there better options for young people?   I'm not sure if everyone's hitting the same wall, but from where I'm standing, the traditional "college experience" feels...
General Talkoliviahill - Mar 20, 2026 / academiagirl - Mar 25, 2026
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If you have ever bought an essay, please send me details   Look, I'll be real-I've definitely paid for a few papers over the years. It was always more about surviving...
General Talkformer writer - Jun 18, 2008 / academiagirl - Mar 24, 2026
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Why are some essay writing companies so disappointing?   Honestly, essay writing services are such a letdown lately. They talk a big game about "guaranteed A's," but the...
General Talkhan11 - Oct 12, 2010 / academiagirl - Mar 24, 2026
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The Demise of Writing Skills   I have a hard time convincing students to improve their writing skills because they are a generation raised on...
General Talkacademiagirl - Mar 22, 2026 / noted - Mar 24, 2026
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Relationship between an Essay website's appearance and the quality of work it delivers    2  Seriously, the days of being able to spot a sketchy academic site just by looking at it are totally...
General TalkEmilia - May 17, 2016 / academiagirl - Mar 22, 2026
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Purpose: where are we? (reminder for members)   Honestly, I'm just now coming up for air. I first started lurking on this forum because I was literally...
General TalkAnkyy - Jan 12, 2010 / academiagirl - Mar 22, 2026
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Students need someone who has an advanced degree from US and UK universities for writing help   As someone pulling double shifts as a student assistant at my university's Writing Center, I've seen it all-and honestly,...
General TalkWriter_456 - Mar 18, 2013 / academiagirl - Mar 22, 2026
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Essay Company is NOT a Scam when:   Honestly, I feel that. It's a total minefield out there. I've been burned by so many "premium" essay services...
General TalkPhils - Jun 15, 2012 / academiagirl - Mar 22, 2026
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My writer is really horrible to me. Could another writer please offer their services instead?   Let's consider for a moment that the reason the writer was cross with the client is because the student...
General Talkryan94 - Jan 21, 2014 / noted - Mar 19, 2026
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Do "real" writing sites exist?   The real writing websites still do exist. Although these are now few and far between. A majority of them...
General Talkarbit3r - Aug 19, 2009 / noted - Mar 07, 2026
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Have you experienced assignment / instructions contradictions?   Yep. I experienced that a lot when I was still an active writer. I remember how I would go...
General Talkwriter4life - Aug 17, 2018 / noted - Mar 02, 2026
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Any experience with "spinner" software?   Actually refreshing an essay is no longer necessary these days. Why bother to use a refresh software when AI...
General TalkProfessorVerb - Oct 02, 2012 / noted - Mar 02, 2026
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STEM Focus Force 3rd Rate Companies and Writers Out of Business   STEM students have turned to AI for help with their STEM technical writing needs. They find it faster and...
General TalkSmiley73 - Dec 12, 2017 / noted - Mar 01, 2026
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