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Complaint Review: KASAMBA - Internet

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ok, so here I go.....

I am new to ROR, but not to Kasamba. I have been there for a long time now, I spent thousands of dollars, I trusted them to be REAL psychics (caused by their reviews), I came back, on and on... just to realize that I have been scammed!! They lied to me- I don't say that ALL lied to me, but I can say for sure, that 95% are scammers!!

Not psychics- they will tell you what they think you want to hear, they are using some kind of software to "pick up" locations and names of passed ones, Kasamba is changing the reviews.... from VERY VERY BAD to not that bad. I saw that!!! Believe me, I could tell you stories!!

I just wish I would have found ROR and Janice's group earlier, I could have saved alot of my money...

Shame on you, you took advantage of our situation.

It's THAT esay to open an expert account on Kas... I should just do that to get all my money back, but I am NOT like you, I can't do harm to anyone, I can't lie to people with purpose.

BUT so easy to tell..... (and ALMOST ALL sessions are like that)


"hi, nice to meet you"
"what can I do for you today?"
"Oh, just let me connect"
"can you hire dear?"
"Ok, this is what I am getting.... I feel some kind of distance between the two of you.... but I feel he will be back, you just have to be patient with him- he just needs time.... he got hurt in the past, you know?"
"but I feel, he loves you deeply, you have a very strong connection"
"in about 2 months he will be back, latest"


LOL, sounds familar, huh?
No, I didn't need to look in my history for it, it's in my head- cause it's always the SAME!!

I am done with Kasamba!!!

Youwillknowwho
Germantown
Germany

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#14 Consumer Comment

if they could see beyond their own agendas

AUTHOR: Janice - (Australia)

POSTED: Tuesday, October 23, 2007

...they would notice that your writing is really good but you are not someone who has English as a first language...I mean really it doen't take much to discern the difference in writing styles between two people whi have english as a first language let alone you and I.

For a start you spell using the American method and I use the English (as we do in Australia). Look at the word 'realize'..i spell it realise...

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#13 Author of original report

I am NOT Janice

AUTHOR: Youwillknowwho - (Germany)

POSTED: Sunday, October 21, 2007

No, I am not and YES- I am part of her awesome group.

And YES, I did have readings with all the mentioned "experts"- I can prove it with my history- of course I don't remember all, but there is no need to since I have my history!
The owner of this site will never stop our reports but maybe these experts will be stopped soon.
This is what this site is made for: THE TRUTH

And it is so nice to see, that more and more people seem to feel scammed as well and do not hide!!
You are all very welcome in our group!

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#12 Consumer Suggestion

Constructive advice and common sense

AUTHOR: Mn - (U.S.A.)

POSTED: Sunday, October 21, 2007

As I'm sure you know, the scammers on Kasamba make their money by preying upon the vulnerability of clients who are looking for hope and validation. They keep clients coming back by telling them what they want to hear.
What's amazing is that it rarely occurs to people that the majority of people share similar life experiences - partner withdrawing, separations, career anxiety/issues, etc... If you're going to a psychic odds are that things are not perfect in your life. It's not hard to guess what might be going on with someone with the right info - no matter how small. Just say the word "relationship" and the probability that there has been a break up, confusion, or withdrawing partner is extremely high.

Just do some research on "psychics" and the Law of Probability.

Though, to be honest, there are a handful of "experts" on there who are willing to help, though even IF they do have some sort of higher perception, it's impossible for anyone to know everything. There's a little something called Free Will, which overrides everything anyone will ever tell you.
Pay attention to how "experts" conduct their sessions....
Have they told you anything (before you hire) that is actually truly specific to you? Do they insist you hire? Do they give you free time to prove their "connection"? OR Do they just tell you they are connected?
Do they seem interested in making sure you get accurate info even if it means they give a free reading?
Do they take offence if you correct something they've said? Change their story based on your input? Tell you you have negativity around you that is "ruining your life"? Try to sell you "spells" or "cleansings"? The list goes on and on....
NEVER hire just because they tell you to, or they've given some general info that sounds like you or could relate to you.
If they really wanted to help, they wouldn't be charging $10 - $20 per minute.
5 Star Ratings don't mean an "expert" is "psychic" or accurate. It most often means the clients liked what they heard/ had their doubts alleviated/had their hopes lifted.

No one forced you to give your money to these so-called "experts". You gave it to them of your own accord by clicking the hire button. You wanted to believe, and they told you what you wanted to hear.
Sometimes people need to talk it out and get some friendly input, and sometimes it can be entertaining. However, take it with a grain of salt, and never seek "assistance" from anyone who charges more than $2/min. Most counselors and mental health professionals charge less than that and would probably be more helpful!!
If you are looking for someone to validate your hopes, you'll likely find it, but it's unlikely that you will find peace of mind.
Yes. They may be taking advantage of people... scamming them..., and Yes, Kasamba doesn't do anything to control it, but ultimately YOU allowed them to scam you. YOU went in thinking they were spewing the god's truth, and believed it. Use your common sense and if it seems to good to be true, it probably is.

Best of luck to you.

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#11 UPDATE Employee

You will know who? JANICE

AUTHOR: Katie - (U.S.A.)

POSTED: Friday, October 19, 2007

You are not new to ROR. You have just created another fake identity to hide behind and make ridiculous accusations. You are either Janice or one of her group, all of whom have nothing better to do than misuse this RipoffReport site as some sort of message board. Hopefully the owner of this site will stop this nonsense and remove all of your posts as they are without merit. I do believe you spent thousands on Kasamba as your desperation and neediness is loud and clear. You are angry because many promised you fantasy happy endings that didn't come true. You should've known this in the first place. Anyone who runs here and complains that psychic readings let them down really needs a reality check.

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#10 Author of original report

you are right Janice!!

AUTHOR: Youwillknowwho - (Germany)

POSTED: Friday, October 19, 2007

"The credibility and quality of Kasamba's experts are assured by a public rating system where users are able to leave both a star rating as well as personal remarks after each paid session."

I looked at their reviews, all readers have been 5 star readers at that time. And not only 1 or 2 rating, it was always more than 600 up to 2000, isn't that enough to be "safe"... I mean, did you see my list which I posted? Did you see HOW MANY readers I visited?
Is that "normal" that no one has been right?
Well I guess not- I didn't think I would get false hope there, I thought with 5 stars they have already proved that they are psychics. And that should be that way.

It is NOT a coincidence that MY predictions didn't just come to pass.
I just think, the timeframes are set to over 30 days- so you are not able to rate after that time. And if someone hasn't been right to me, why should I come back for a hire, JUST to rate them... and Kas are changing the ratings, so for what?
Of course, I rated often 5 stars right after a reading, that is because I was overwhelmed how "accurate" they have been. But to be honest-
everyone is in a bad situation, relationship or business or sth else, doesn't matter.


so, for example in a love situation they will say "some kind of distance" yes and you can put that on EACH, if you are just dating them or have a relationship.
"strong connection"- who doesn't think that THIS connection is UNIQUE??
So, no matter what you say, it could fit in all circumstances, so that's what I rated as "accurate". Yes, now I know! It's just a simple trick making you feel safe and comfortable.

"accurate" with predictions? No one has been, but that was the reason I came for.

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#9 Consumer Comment

and here is some other information Chris

AUTHOR: Janice - (Australia)

POSTED: Friday, October 19, 2007

Kasamba purports to have 46,377 trusted experts.

The definition of an expert is: Somebody skilled or knowledgeable; somebody with a great deal of knowledge about, or skill, training, or experience in, a particular field or activity.

How can that be true when experts have multiple profiles and people can sign up as an expert at the same time they have their member account terminated for 'abuse' (i.e they complained one time too many).

It also states the following in various advertisment:

The credibility and quality of Kasamba's experts are assured by a public rating system where users are able to leave both a star rating as well as personal remarks after each paid session.

Yet Kasmaba can and does edit ratings.

So consider this:

Fraud is deception or deceit or trickery. An act using deceit such as intentional distortion of the truth or misrepresentation or concealment of a material fact to gain an unfair advantage over another in order to secure something of value or deprive another of right.The term 'fraud' is generally defined in the law as an intentional misrepresentation of material existing fact made by one person to another with knowledge of its falsity and for the purpose of inducing the other person to act, and upon which the other person relies with resulting injury or damage.

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#8 Consumer Suggestion

Does Kasamba have a guarantee?

AUTHOR: Chris - (U.S.A.)

POSTED: Friday, October 19, 2007

When you put your money in a bank you have a contract with the bank and your funds are protected by the FDIC.

Here is some banking information: A bank guarantee is a commercial instrument in the nature of a contract, intended between two parties, to secure compliance with the contract. It is an off-shoot of the main contract between two parties.

In simple terms, a bank guarantee is defined as an accessory contract, whereby the promisor undertakes to be answerable to the promisee for the debt, default or miscarriage of another person, whose primary liability to the promisee must exist or be contemplated.

So your analogy to banking is way off base.

What guarantee did Kasamba provide you with? You have any responsability as a consumer to become informed before you give your money away. It's not hard to find thousands of complaints about Kasamba. Did you look at that info before you went to them for 'psychic help'?

Being an informed consumer would have avoided this problem all together.

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#7 Consumer Suggestion

Does Kasamba have a guarantee?

AUTHOR: Chris - (U.S.A.)

POSTED: Friday, October 19, 2007

When you put your money in a bank you have a contract with the bank and your funds are protected by the FDIC.

Here is some banking information: A bank guarantee is a commercial instrument in the nature of a contract, intended between two parties, to secure compliance with the contract. It is an off-shoot of the main contract between two parties.

In simple terms, a bank guarantee is defined as an accessory contract, whereby the promisor undertakes to be answerable to the promisee for the debt, default or miscarriage of another person, whose primary liability to the promisee must exist or be contemplated.

So your analogy to banking is way off base.

What guarantee did Kasamba provide you with? You have any responsability as a consumer to become informed before you give your money away. It's not hard to find thousands of complaints about Kasamba. Did you look at that info before you went to them for 'psychic help'?

Being an informed consumer would have avoided this problem all together.

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#6 Consumer Suggestion

Does Kasamba have a guarantee?

AUTHOR: Chris - (U.S.A.)

POSTED: Friday, October 19, 2007

When you put your money in a bank you have a contract with the bank and your funds are protected by the FDIC.

Here is some banking information: A bank guarantee is a commercial instrument in the nature of a contract, intended between two parties, to secure compliance with the contract. It is an off-shoot of the main contract between two parties.

In simple terms, a bank guarantee is defined as an accessory contract, whereby the promisor undertakes to be answerable to the promisee for the debt, default or miscarriage of another person, whose primary liability to the promisee must exist or be contemplated.

So your analogy to banking is way off base.

What guarantee did Kasamba provide you with? You have any responsability as a consumer to become informed before you give your money away. It's not hard to find thousands of complaints about Kasamba. Did you look at that info before you went to them for 'psychic help'?

Being an informed consumer would have avoided this problem all together.

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#5 Consumer Suggestion

Does Kasamba have a guarantee?

AUTHOR: Chris - (U.S.A.)

POSTED: Friday, October 19, 2007

When you put your money in a bank you have a contract with the bank and your funds are protected by the FDIC.

Here is some banking information: A bank guarantee is a commercial instrument in the nature of a contract, intended between two parties, to secure compliance with the contract. It is an off-shoot of the main contract between two parties.

In simple terms, a bank guarantee is defined as an accessory contract, whereby the promisor undertakes to be answerable to the promisee for the debt, default or miscarriage of another person, whose primary liability to the promisee must exist or be contemplated.

So your analogy to banking is way off base.

What guarantee did Kasamba provide you with? You have any responsability as a consumer to become informed before you give your money away. It's not hard to find thousands of complaints about Kasamba. Did you look at that info before you went to them for 'psychic help'?

Being an informed consumer would have avoided this problem all together.

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#4 Author of original report

kasambavictims...

AUTHOR: Youwillknowwho - (Germany)

POSTED: Friday, October 19, 2007

Hey there,

yes I am in this group already (the german member...lol), that's why I said "I wish I would have found them earlier- I wouldn't be in dept now".
I will support Janice in her goal and I will provide all the info's she will need, so...


KEEP UP GOOD WORK JANICE!!!


And Chris- why do you post such useless things on here?
This rippoff report is for people who got ripped off and to help others NOT TO. So it is my right and my responsibility to tell the world what happened!!
And we are not the ones who are guilty...

YES, I gave them my money, but I believed they ARE REAL psychics- so who is guilty?
I think the one who lied, or?

You also bring your money to the bank, assuming that they are honest- if they are not- you are not the one to blame.

I am ready to fight, I am willing to tell about Kasamba's background activities.
And again-

THEY ARE DELETING/ CHANGING THE RATINGS
THEY IGNORE EMAILS ABOUT DOUBLE ACCOUNTS
THEY IGNORE IF SOMEONE IS OBVIOUS USING SOFTWARE TO PICK UP ON NAMES
THEY SUPPORT SCAMMERS

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#3 Consumer Comment

Youwillknowwho

AUTHOR: Lucy - (Australia)

POSTED: Thursday, October 18, 2007

That introductory text sounds so familiar?? I wonder why? Standard guff these fraudsters give you.

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#2 Consumer Suggestion

We're all in the same boat....PLEASE do something!!

AUTHOR: Susan - (U.S.A.)

POSTED: Thursday, October 18, 2007

In response to your report that is so typical and common, I am responding by saying that I certainly hope you've joined the Yahoo group and have submitted your documentation to Janice.
Also, I want to respond to your statement regarding "it's that easy to become a member" and how you say you "could never do that". Please be very aware that I only did that to document how EASY it is to apply to be an "Expert" and how it takes minutes and your acceptance is instantaneous!! I NEVER attempted to take calls/chats from customers and NEVER intended to.

My entire purpose was to show how easy it is to join and how there is NO screening process, nor does Kasamba "check" anyone out. This was to substantiate that probably NO ONE on that sight is legitimate or has ANY credibility. The entire site is a scam and YES the customers are responsible for having contacted any of the "Experts". The one thing I will NEVER give up on is that Kasamba utilizes false advertising and allows the "Experts" to put ANYTHING they want on their profiles which is extremely misleading.

The general public, whether they are a "genius" or of average intelligence feels that if they see "credentials" quoted by "Experts" there is some level of confidence that it is true. NO WHERE in the famous "Kasamba disclaimer" does it say that "Experts" are entitled to put whatever they want on their profiles and that NONE of that information is verified and that there is NO screening process prior to accepting these so called "Experts". THAT IS INDISPUTABLE.

If the "disclaimer" explained that you are contacting and paying these people "at your own risk" as opposed to "for entertainment purposes" it would be fair and anyone who chooses to take the risk and contact these clowns would have no grounds to complain. The "credentials" on these profiles are a JOKE.

There is no such thing as a "Psychic License" and if you search ANY of the crap these people put on their profiles you will see NONE of it exists. They state they have been "featured on Oprah" and in well known publications....these people put whatever they want and the general public is under the impression that Kasamba verifies this since they advertise that their "Experts" are of the highest caliber.
Once again, it is NOT that the "predictions don't come true" and that "we are all responsible for pressing hire", it IS about the misleading advertising and false "credentials" that these profiles contain.

The ratings are mostly fabricated and if you review them they are all generally from the same user names. The bottom line is that the "disclaimers" and informational posts Kasamba has on the site are misleading and DO NOT protect the consumer. Obviously, if they did post their TRUE policies NO ONE would contact their "Experts".

Don't think that Kasamba isn't aware of what is being brought to light here. There have been significant changes in the "line-up" of "Experts" and there has been significant changes to what the "Experts" put on their profiles. Unfortunately, they are still too stupid to see the reality that once the volumes of documentation that the "victims" have submitted reaches the right people and the media brings this "circus show" to light, they will feel it in the "wallet".

They are SO ridiculous that after they banned me from the site (of course blocking my access to my mailbox where I have volumes and volumes of e-mails from "Experts" both telling me off AND assisting me in my quest), I was able to re-join in MINUTES with my SAME e-mail address and the site just assigned me a new user name. R-I-D-I-C-U-L-O-U-S.

So, PLEASE join the group and submit your experiences to Janice and assist us in protecting the next victim who while under emotional stress will spend thousands of dollars on being BS'd into believing someone "cares" and is able to help. As you stated in your experience, it seems the people that are distraught over the loss of a relationship that they prey on the most. The timeframes are just a way to keep you coming back. I was "timeframed" to death...with "predictions" of "any day now", "within the next 3 months", "in 10 days" or my favorite..."I know the date with have a 6 in it, so it will be the 6th, 16th or 26th".....this way as each date passed I contacted them for an update. They also WASTE time while in hire consoling you and telling you their own personal experiences (which coincidentally always coincide with your issues) to run the clock to a hire payment. THIS IS A BUSINESS. Which is fine, just be forthright and honest and let people make an informed decision as to what they are truly getting involved in and WHO they are contacting. Kasamba insists that these people are "Experts"....YES, "Expert" SCAM ARTISTS.
Don't despair, it is just a matter of time now before this whole insanity is blown wide open. The American media will see to that!!
Please join the group.

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#1 Consumer Suggestion

Did Kasamba force you to call?

AUTHOR: Chris - (U.S.A.)

POSTED: Thursday, October 18, 2007

If not then they ACCEPTED your hard earned money. You gave it to them with the hopes they had some mystical power.

Now you want to b***h that they 'took' your money.

Get a grip!

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