Global Domains International | GDI | WebSite.WS Take money from my sons credit card without authorization Carlsbad California

I have to dispute these reports.  I have just signed up for GDI.  GDI is more expensive then just an ordinary Website hosting such as GoDaddy.com because you are not only getting a domain and a website you are getting your own business.  I hardly think that $10 a month for the unprecedented amount of support and FREE marketing methods they offer to their affiliates.  I have investigated, researched and read all about GDI before becoming an affiliate.  THEY ARE A FORUTUNE 500 COMPANY.  THEY ARE REGISTERED WITH THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU, and offer full support to their affiliates. 

If you do not know how to market an online business, this may not be for you.  Nothing comes handed to anyone on a silver platter and YOU MUST work at your GDI Business just like any other Business.  I haven't made a dime yet from this because I haven't marketed GDI YET!!!  But, the proof is in the pudding and the facts are the facts about GDI.  If you only want a domain then you might want to get it somewhere that is cheaper but can you find the availability for the .com name you want?  That's a tough one.  Most .com names are becoming extinct and most people end up having to change their thought out domain name because of the limited .com names available.

Everyone knows when they sign up for GDI that they are getting into a Business Opportunity as well as getting a domain which is a BIG BENEFIT having the .ws extension as most .com extensions are used up already.   GDI offers a Solid proof Business Model, tons of free marketing material including almost 8 different business websites that are all top of the line websites with the right content.  Those who are signing up members using your own personal credit card, I have to say this was a foolish thing to do no matter what the situation was.  Another thing is if you add more then one domain that's something you have to pay for as well, do you expect to get those for free?  Nothing is free in the Business World but GDI offers the Most for the money, hands down and the Website Builder they offer is great also for those that do not know how to create your own website although they do offer hosting where you can build your website from scratch at no extra charge.  I personally have to give GDI a Thumbs up for all they offer to their affiliates with support and resources. 

I was a GDI member for more than 2 years and decided to cancel the account.I wrote in to their support two times on how to cancel the account but never get any reply (you can check their record on this).

After some research over the internet, I gathered that I have to follow their policy that requires members to call in to their USA office to cancel the account, I then called several times and managed to get through. However, each time, their phone system put me on hold for a long time until I gave up as my overseas phone bill was killing me.

I then changed to a different credit card for the monthly payment via their system and double checked that it was correctly effected. To my surprise, I still got billed via my old credit card. Upon checking via their system, I discovered that they have reverted to my old credit card for the monthly billing without my authorisation.  I felt that this is a most unethical business practice. GDI should be investigated for this. I would suggest that the relevant US authorities audit their computer system to verify this fact.

Till today, I'm still stuck with my GDI account as it is not easy to escape from their clutches.  

Overall, I got the impression that GDI wanted to make it difficult for their members (especially overseas members) to cancel their account in order to make money.

It may not be a scam, but it is certainly an unethical company.

Now that GDI knows that I'm an unhappy customer and wanted to desperately get out, I doubt they will ever help me to cancel my account!