Victim Location 84720
Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill
As a business that receives a number of invoices and having a good tracking system of all vendors, we were concerned that we had somehow overlooked something. The invoice was specific to our business website address, and was put forward as a service to promote our website listing. It claims that we had made a payment last month, and that we had a payment due by the end of this month. We called the number listed on the "invoice", which is an automated line telling you to go to the website. This immediately aroused suspicion, and so went to the BBB website, and had it confirmed that this was a scam.
Victim Location 91344
Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill
Our accountant received an Invoice from DeltaSEO for a little more than $98.00. The invoice arrived via regular [postal] mail; not email, which made it seem more legitimate.
The accountant came to me [as IT Director], because this was the first time she had seen such an Invoice and wasn’t sure if it was a bill she needed to start paying. I checked with our website guy, who we actually pay to do SEO; and he says that he had not out-sourced or used DeltaSEO; and I knew that I had never hired or even heard of this company before. Our website guy suggested it looked like "snail mail SPAM"; and I think he is right.
The invoice did not contain any business details not freely available on the internet; so it would have been very easy for them to grab basic info about our company and website and then add it to a fake invoice.
I went to the website noted on the invoice, to see if I could find out more about this company. I found a phone number. But, when you call, you get a message directing you to send an email. Naturally, this seemed a bit dodgy. I mean: Why would you put a phone number on your website that only has a message directing people to send email? Companies that don’t intend to take phone calls, DO NOT stupidly add their phone number to their websites. So it seems likely that the phone number is there, because it makes the website look more legitimate. If not, there does NOT appear to be any other reason for it, unless I am missing something.
Either this company is yet another scam or they simply have no idea what they are doing. Since we are NOT clients of theirs, I cannot imagine that they might accidentally send us an invoice that was intended for one of their legitimate customers. But that is what we would have to assume, unless we conclude that this company is [most likely] a scam. And, even if they are a legit company that actually does real work, they still sent us what appears to be a fake invoice. So I thought I would report it.
Given the relatively low invoiced amount (less than $100), I would NOT be surprised if accounting departments might end up simply paying this bill; rather than trying to take the time to confirm its validity. And this might be the very nature of this scam: I think they are hoping their fake invoice reaches a lazy, over-worked accounting department who, given the relatively small invoice amount, isn’t going to bother checking the validity of the payment, before sending. And, if enough accounting departments do this, I imagine this might be a good business for DeltaSEO.
If DeltaSEO turns out to be a legit company, then they need to make a few changes, so they don’t look like a scam. And the first thing they need to do is to ensure they don’t ask people to send them money, when they are not owed anything, because they have provided no products or services.
Victim Location 95742
Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill
A faxed fake invoice for our domain address. $98.37
Victim Location 81505
Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill
Our business received an invoice from Delta SEO via fax. Under "Service Summary" there are 4 bullet points itemizing general services they supposedly provide dealing with search engine optimization – not work that was actually done. Our business never retained this company’s services, yet they created an account # for us with a due date to pay the amount listed on the invoice. Invoices typically are mailed and not faxed, which was the first red flag. It looked like a legitimate invoice and the invoice amount was not unreasonable. We then called the phone number listed on both the fax and their website to find out what the invoice was in regards to, but it is only a recorded message stating that we needed to send them an email with any questions and they would respond promptly. Per the fax and website, there is no way to communicate with an actual person via phone and no way to leave a voice message – another red flag. Our company did send three emails over a four week period asking them to provide us documentation of work done and/or any agreement or contract we signed authorizing them to provide service. No one ever responded and we did not receive a second invoice.
Victim Location 07094
Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill
DELTA SEO claims to offer a Search Engine Optimization service. we received a fax showing a current amount due of $98.37. we did not recognize them so called the number 800 675-6162 to request copy of invoice and got a recording that directed me to the email address [email protected] I emailed them for a copy of invoice and a W-9 request and got both back which i will attach. When it was discovered that NO One in my company had a record of authorizing this service, I requested an initial request of work by us from them and have yet to hear back from them…it felt like a Scam but i saw they have a beautiful website and looks legit. But then i googled them and found the ScamPulse.com has a record of a similar negative experience that we have. so i decided to tell our story so others will be WARNED!
Victim Location 84003
Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill
We received a phony fax/invoice for SEO work on a static website that was never performed or approved.
Victim Location 80903
Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill
This business sent us an email invoice stating that we owed them for work they did on our (corporately owned and operated) website. With some research I found their address to be a shoe repair location. When we tried the phone number listed, it went straight a voicemail voice speaking French.
Victim Location 94541
Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill
exact same amount as previous report… We did not hire anyone for "search engine optimization"
Victim Location 47404
Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill
Received fake invoice by fax.
Victim Location 97229
Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill
A company named DELTA SEO sent a fax that looked very much like an invoice, claiming an amount due of $98.37. It was addressed to a former company name we no longer go by, but is still associated with our website. We have never used this company, never had a contract with this company, and I strongly urge everyone to stay away from DELTA SEO. They’ve been reported to the Federal Trade Commission for fraudulent business practices.
Victim Location 93401
Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill
Fake invoice faxed to us with an address for us that is over 10 years old. Says to mail a check for $98.37 for one month of "current amount due" but doesn’t say what it is for.
Victim Location 95660
Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill
nothing to add
Victim Location 91601
Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill
Fake invoice scam stating we owe them $98.37 for our domain address. All of our products are with Network Solutions and not with the scammer. I called the scammer phone 800-675-6162, but it is only a voice recording that asks to email them for any questions – [email protected] – which I did not.
Victim Location 46816
Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill
We received an invoice for $98.37 for "search engine optimization." We’ve never done business with this company, and their product is mostly useless.
They even gave us an account number: DS-06-124607 and a due date: 4/16/18.
Victim Location 11803
Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill
faxed invoice / statement for SEO services — does not specify this is a solicitation for services — appears to be a "real" invoice
Victim Location 90221
Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill
RECEIVED A FAX FROM DELTA SEO THAT IS AN INVOICE FOR SEARCH ENGINE OPTIMIZATION
1) WE DO NOT USE SEO SERVICES OF ANY KIND
2) THEY PICKED AN INACTIVE COMPANY NAME WHEN THEY SENT THE INVOICE
Victim Location 93301
Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill
We received an invoice to renew our domain name. It appeared legit except the cost was about 3 times what we have been paying. I determined they did not now host our domain name. On their phone line they request the callers email address so they can get right back to them. Watch out.
Victim Location 97301
Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill
Fake invoice and account number, renewal invoice for Search Engine Optimization. We have never used this service from these impersonators, this is like the fake invoices that use to come for yellow page advertising…..since no one uses the yellow pages anymore, they have switched it up to SEO. DON’T BE FOOLED……
Victim Location 92078
Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill
Received fake invoice via fax. Claims our account has a balance due as of April 5, 2018 of $98.37.
Address of Delta SEO is a second floor office in a strip mall. Internet search returns information regarding an ambulance service and Google Maps show no Delta SEO in maps view as of May 2017.
Their domain name is registered in Australia created as of March 18, 2018 though their company website claims they’ve existed since 2012.
Total fraud.
Victim Location 91107
Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill
Received an invoice from Delta SEO stating that we have a balance due of $98.37 on our account. Problem is we don’t have an account with them and the company website that they are charging to this account does not exist. It is similar to ours but not ours. I called the 800 number they provided and said all customer service questions must be emailed although clearly states to call the 800 number for customer service. This company does exist, has a website and looks to be in this business. Clearly this is either a front and they don’t do this business or they have shady business ethics. I highly recommend anyone to stay away.