Shaw Academy Fraud

SigT
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Hello. I need help! I joined Shaw Academies free trial, and it turned out to be a fraud company. They took my money without any permission and without warning. How can I get this money back? I didn't even get any product. Hope there is someone who can help me by saying what to do. Unfortunately, there are tons of people who have to deal with this...
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ChristinaL24
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Pretty much the same thing just happened to me. 

 

I signed up for a "Free 4 Week Trial". Then the very same day I activated my account I was charged $39.98, twice.

 

I have been unemployed since June so I would never have paid nearly $80 because I simply cannot afford it. Like, it literally took food off my table.

 

I immediately tried to cancel my account, but after being redirected through 7 different cancelation request pages, they stated that the account could not be canceled without calling them. I tried several times but could not get through.

 

I then sent a direct request it was 2 days before I received a response refusing my refund requests. I ended up filing a claim through PayPal but they have now denied my case stating that the reason was that their "records show that this transaction was processed correctly". Apparently the abundance of evidence I provided showing that this company is notorious for consistently scamming people. 

 

The Better Business Bureau & Trustpilot both have them red-flagged & I believe they are under investigation because there have been so many fraud complaints made against them. 

 

I use PayPal because I was under the impression that they are supposed to be secure and protect their users against scams like this. So it's very disappointing that they are facilitating this corrupt (and I feel criminal) association.

 

The next step for me is to file an appeal and if that is denied, I know that my bank will issue the refunds based on the evidence I've gathered. That will mean I'll have to close my PayPal account.

 

It would be crappy at the best of times but to let a scam like this continue at a time when people around the world are fighting to make ends meet, is despicable. 

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kernowlass
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@ChristinaL24 

 

Check if you had a subscription set up...
Click on the profile tab (icon next to log out) > Click on payments third option along on the thick blue band top of page > "manage pre-approved payments''.


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CorrieFee
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Hello,

I also have the same problem. I closed my account. But as back in the day I was gullible and I did not take a screenshot when it said on the screen that my account was deleted.  Now out of a sudden my account is reactivated and they have taken money from my account.  Paypal plays innocent here and hides behind the rules. I have checked trustpilot and I get the impression that this is a fraud/scam.  Do any of you have any idea how to get my money back from this company?  I am located in Switzerland and the company is in UK And Ireland so it will be a bit difficult for me to start legal procedures against them.

Also, I am disappointed in paypal. They claim to provide buyer protection but when things get real they do nothing for me. As soon as I am finished with this I will close my paypal account.  For reference, below the link to trustpilot. 

 

https://www.trustpilot.com/review/skills.shawacademy.com

 

 

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