Ripoff Report Needs Your Help!
X  |  CLOSE
Report: #1521435

Complaint Review: Esi Tonga - Brisbane Brisbane

  • Submitted:
  • Updated:
  • Reported By: Charles — Perth WA Australia
  • Author Not Confirmed What's this?
  • Why?
  • Esi Tonga 190 Albert St, Brisbane, QLD 4000 Brisbane, Brisbane Australia

Esi Tonga Aussie Sales Deals, To build me own personalized training/coaching app where I'd also be able to give access to private or even public clients as well. Brisbane Brisbane

Show customers why they should trust your business over your competitors...

Is this
Report about YOU
listed on other sites?
Those sites steal
Ripoff Report's
content.
We can get those
removed for you!
Find out more here.
How to fix
Ripoff Report
If your business is
willing to make a
commitment to
customer satisfaction
Click here now..

On June 2020, Asi found my profile on Linked In and approached me if I was interested in building my own personalized training and coaching app that I would be able to give to clients.

He introduced himself as a marketing agency that specializes in creating automated chatbots for businesses that want to increase leads and sales through automation.

We continued exchanging messages on LinkedIn with such messages, "Great thing is most of your customers can receive push notifications from you whenever you have something important you want to share to the group as well as allow people to share important info on your own private social wall."

On May 2021, He further stated that he had started putting one together for me to show me but thought he'd message me first to see if you'd have any interest in it before I went any further.

In my response, I stated that I have my developers who are building the platform and we discussed if they can include what you are offering. At the moment they have finished phase 1 and will check the added cost to include this functionality. Problems you guys you hike prices like lions that's why we fear to engage you. You have no mercy for small businesses like us who are struggling to chase the dollar from poor clients. It's a ripple effect.

In another message, if I've read your response correctly, I certainly was not trying to rip you off as that is how I had read your reply.

I had asked if you were interested in having one, if so, I would allow you to navigate through it before making any decisions, which was in your favor. And I certainly am not hiking prices as I had not even mentioned a figure at all, plus I work alone which is much cheaper than bigger companies also in your favor. 

I am a small business owner myself and this is why I reach out to others on here, hopefully giving them better deals than larger companies. I would create your entire app for just $1,000 which also includes getting your app on the Andriod Play store as well as the IOS Apple store.

Not only that, I would be happy to rank you on the first page of Google as well for 5 highly sought-after keywords as well for Free, plus I'll be happy to rank you on Youtube for another 5 sought-after keywords Oh and lastly, I would be happy to create you a Free automated chatbot for your website, a way better one than the one you're using now. It will help you prospect every single visitor to your website for Free.

I trusted him and advised him to send a draft with this conversation.

On 26 May 2021, he created a rough draft of what your app would look like. He stated We can custom design this however you want.

  Here are the steps you need to follow:

1) Just click the link below

2) press block

3) setup your own account

4) navigate through it https://zapable.co/var/apps/browser/index-prod.html#/60ad851823b17

 

zapable.co

Manage your app's features

Manage your app's features

loom.com

  • MAY 27, 2021Charles Vincent Kaluwasha sent the following messages at 3:47 AM

View Charles Vincent’s profile

Charles Vincent Kaluwasha  3:47 AM

Hi Esi, looks cool just like what Onpassive are creating. Can this App be integrated into my e-Learning platform on Wird Press? Will it have copyright or buy a license to use it? Can I send messages to students? Is there any third party that I need to subscribe to for it to work? How do you ensure that it is at least safe without potential breaches from scammers? Is it SEO friendly? Where will it be hosted? Thank you Esi...

Charles Vincent Kaluwasha  3:50 AM

How does it capture client and can it be integrated into an autoresponder?

  • Esi Tonga sent the following message at 6:52 AM

View Esi’s profile

Esi Tonga  6:52 AM

Good morning Charles, I would need to use webhooks or zapier to pass information to your WordPress page if that is possible. I'm sure I can make it work, I'd just need for you to set up your own zapier account. Yes you can easily integrate email autoresponders with zapier.

Yes you can send out your own push notifications to your students once you've paid for it to be on the app store. No, you don't need to subscribe to any third party for it to work, unless you want to integrate zapier which is about $10 per month. If you don't want zapier, The only payments you'll make will be for the actual build and the app store, which I have already included in the pricing Plus, your choice of it you want to manage it or if you need me to manage it.

It will be hosted within my agency account. You can have access for $10 a month and free access to give any updates you want and manage it yourself. Alternatively, I charge $150 per month and I will manage it for you and make all updates for you upon your requests. We have never had any breaches from spammers.

I'm not sure what you mean by SEO friendly, if your question is that you rank in SEO then no as it is an app. But is it easy to use from a customer perspective then yes. Lastly as mentioned in my previous message to you, I also get your brand noticed for 5 highly sought after Google keywords and 5 sought after YouTube keywords.

I'll also be building you a custom build chatbot that will easily integrate into your WP website, it will enable you to prospect every single visitor to your website and can also help sell your visitors on purchasing anything you have. I can also set up email responders with the chatbot as well. Hopefully this all makes sense

  • Charles Vincent Kaluwasha sent the following messages at 1:53 PM

View Charles Vincent’s profile

Charles Vincent Kaluwasha  1:53 PM

Thanks

Charles Vincent Kaluwasha  2:03 PM

That means I have to plan for $20 monthly support from your agency and Zapier I love the last component of prospecting visitors though don't understand how it works. I would love to have it when funds are available.

  • MAY 28, 2021Esi Tonga sent the following message at 7:05 PM

View Esi’s profile

Esi Tonga  7:05 PM

Ok that's fine charles. I also provide payment plans if that suits you?

  • Charles Vincent Kaluwasha sent the following messages at 7:06 PM

View Charles Vincent’s profile

Charles Vincent Kaluwasha  7:06 PM

Yes, that's fine

  • Talk to you then
  • Esi Tonga sent the following message at 7:07 PM

View Esi’s profile

Esi Tonga  7:07 PM

Sorry I'm not understanding. Did you say you were interested in a payment plan? If so, I could send you one through now.. Let me know

  • Charles Vincent Kaluwasha sent the following message at 7:54 PM

View Charles Vincent’s profile

Charles Vincent Kaluwasha  7:54 PM

Let me wait for the completion of the e-learning platform first before we can integrate the App

  • JUN 24, 2021Esi Tonga sent the following message at 7:40 AM

View Esi’s profile

Esi Tonga  7:40 AM

Good morning Charles, I hope things are well with you. When we last spoke, you mentioned you had a team that was finalizing your e-learning platform. I'd love to hear how it all worked out for you. Also when we last spoke, you mentioned you had some interest in the following;

1) a personalized chatbot for your website that prospects automatically,

2) your very own app, to communicate freely to your customers

3) 5 highly sought-after keywords on Google so that you can get more customers. I was seeing if you were still interested in having this created for you. If you were still interested, I would be happy to also build you a custom chatbot for your Facebook Business Page as well and I could add that in for free today.

I'm just following up on a few business owners that said they may have been interested and trying to finalize these builds before our prices increase. If you are, please let me know and I could have them all built out for only $1,000 as discussed previously. I look forward to hearing your response. Cheers, Esi

  • JUN 26, 2021Charles Vincent Kaluwasha sent the following message at 12:37 PM

View Charles Vincent’s profile

Charles Vincent Kaluwasha  12:37 PM

Hi Esi, I am still interested in the app with highly 5 keywords on Google and YouTube as per first conversation. As mentioned the learning platform is not complete yet, still fixing up some bugs. Likely to be fully functional this month's end.

  • AUG 16, 2021Esi Tonga sent the following message at 11:35 AM

View Esi’s profile

Esi Tonga  11:35 AM

Hi Charles,  Hoping all is well with you. We've been speaking for the last few months now and I didn't want to continue chasing you if this is not what you're wanting so I just wanted to follow up one last time to see if you still wanted to move forward in my building out your personal app, plus what was promised to you on top of that. If you're ready to get started please let me know, also please let me know if you're not interested anymore. Thanks Charles,  Esi

  • AUG 19, 2021Charles Vincent Kaluwasha sent the following messages at 9:48 AM

View Charles Vincent’s profile

Charles Vincent Kaluwasha  9:48 AM

Hi, Esi

Charles Vincent Kaluwasha  9:52 AM

The site is still being developed to incorporate e-learning platform. I have been advised not to add any plugins yet until they complete the platform. As of yesterday, the payment gateway was completed there are still some cliches to fix. https://cjinvestiment.com I have not given up for the app.

 

Home - CJ Investiment Academy

cjinvestiment.com • 2 min read

  • SEP 19, 2021

View Charles Vincent’s profile

Charles Vincent Kaluwasha  11:01 PM

Hi Esi, I hope you are safe and cool. The development of the website is almost complete as promised. Here are our requirements for the App: CJI-EDC  hybrid entrepreneurship App where people can access self-study materials in the following at a fee and be issued with a certificate, without necessarily being beneficiaries of our broader program we have developed on the current website.

1. Real estate investment

2. Critical business management principles

3. Marketing

4. Bookkeeping and accounts

5. NGO management

6. Resource Mobilisation

7. Corporate Governance.

If this is possible, could you provide me with a quotation? Looking forward to hearing from you Esi!

  • SEP 20, 2021Esi Tonga sent the following message at 4:55 PM

View Esi’s profile

Esi Tonga  4:55 PM

Hi Charles, Thanks for your message. Would you be ok to jump on a Quick 5-min call so that you can explain in detail your app's requirements so that I have more of an understanding so that I can quote accordingly? Please let me know your best contact and time to call. Kind Regards, Esi

  • Charles Vincent Kaluwasha sent the following messages at 5:04 PM

View Charles Vincent’s profile

Charles Vincent Kaluwasha  5:04 PM

Sure

  • I will
  • SEP 21, 2021

View Charles Vincent’s profile

Charles Vincent Kaluwasha  1:10 AM

21/09/20 10:00 Perth Time, Mobile 0437771036

  • Esi Tonga sent the following message at 6:04 AM

View Esi’s profile

Esi Tonga  6:04 AM

Hi Charles, no problem at all, I can call you at 10am Perth time. Would you be able to hop on a zoom call for us to share screens? or would you prefer a phone call instead?

  • Charles Vincent Kaluwasha sent the following message at 8:40 AM

View Charles Vincent’s profile

Charles Vincent Kaluwasha  8:40 AM

Better to share the screen on Zoom

  • Esi Tonga sent the following message at 9:04 AM

View Esi’s profile

Esi Tonga  9:04 AM

No problem, I'll send you a zoom link soon

  • Charles Vincent Kaluwasha sent the following messages at 9:09 AM

View Charles Vincent’s profile

Charles Vincent Kaluwasha  9:09 AM

Great, thanks

  • Much appreciated
  • Esi Tonga sent the following message at 9:45 AM

View Esi’s profile

Esi Tonga  9:45 AM

Hi Charles,  Can you please send me your email address to add you to the zoom call.

  • Charles Vincent Kaluwasha sent the following messages at 9:56 AM

View Charles Vincent’s profile

Charles Vincent Kaluwasha  9:56 AM

Charleskaluwasha@gmail.com@gmail.com

Charles Vincent Kaluwasha  9:57 AM

Typo above disregard last @gmail

  • Esi Tonga sent the following messages at 10:01 AM

View Esi’s profile

Esi Tonga  10:01 AM

I've sent your invite to your email

Esi Tonga  11:08 AM

Hi Charles,  I have sent the quote for your perusal to your email. If you have any further questions please feel free to ask. Kind Regards, Esi

  • Charles Vincent Kaluwasha sent the following message at 12:48 PM

View Charles Vincent’s profile

Charles Vincent Kaluwasha  12:48 PM

Thanks, Esi

  • SEP 25, 2021Esi Tonga sent the following message at 8:19 AM

View Esi’s profile

Esi Tonga  8:19 AM

Hey Charles, I've decided to expand my agency as of next week therefore I won't be freelancing my services any longer. If you're still interested in getting your app plus all the services promised, I'll be able to hold onto that offer for you. If you're still interested, I'd need to start the work before the closing of business 1st of October, after that I will no longer be able to provide any further work outside of my agency.

As it is short notice to you, I can deliver this all to you for 50% off my original quote, bringing the whole service to only $1,345.50 Please let me know if you want to go ahead with this work by that date, if you're no longer interested, I appreciate your time and wish you success moving forward. I look forward to hearing from you. Cheers, Esi

  • SEP 26, 2021Charles Vincent Kaluwasha sent the following messages at 12:43 AM

View Charles Vincent’s profile

Charles Vincent Kaluwasha  12:43 AM

Hi Asi, I have been waiting for the response from my partners in Zambia and have just received their email that they are happy with the idea.  Thank you for the discount, appreciated! I, therefore, confirm you to develop the App. One thing I wanted to ask was are you able to provide the "source code" and will there be updates provided for free in the future? Regards, Charles

 

Charles Vincent’s meeting

Time: 9/26/2021 1:00 AM

Duration: 30m 0s

Join video meeting

  • Esi Tonga sent the following messages at 6:34 PM

View Esi’s profile

Esi Tonga  6:34 PM

Hi Charles,  Thank you for getting back to me. To answer your questions, I will not be able to give you the source code as it is built within an application platform so there is no source code necessary - (which you will have full access to) upon a full handover. This is how the handover will occur;

1. I will complete the app.

2. I will make any urgent changes over a 12-month period.

3. I will record videos for you of how to manage it yourself after 12 months.

4. You will be able to make all the changes yourself in the future. Are you ok with that Charles?

Esi Tonga  6:35 PM

Also if you are happy with that, I will make changes to the contract so that you can make payment before I start building your app. Kind Regards, Esi

  • Charles Vincent Kaluwasha sent the following messages at 11:46 PM

View Charles Vincent’s profile

Charles Vincent Kaluwasha  11:46 PM

Sounds good

Charles Vincent Kaluwasha  11:48 PM

I request you to give me time as I wait for tax return as soon as my accountant lodges.

  • OCT 7, 2021

View Charles Vincent’s profile

Charles Vincent Kaluwasha  9:09 AM

Hi Asi, just following up on my project. I did not get an acknowledgment whether silence meant no or yes. Yesterday I received from my accountant that work was in progress and they will notify me as soon as they lodge the tax return with ATO. Regards, Charles

  • OCT 23, 2021

View Charles Vincent’s profile

Charles Vincent Kaluwasha  8:23 PM

Hi Asi, are you around?

  • OCT 25, 2021Esi Tonga sent the following messages at 6:38 AM

View Esi’s profile

Esi Tonga  6:38 AM

Hi Charles, Apologise for the late reply, I've had to deal with a family issue just recently so sorry for the late response. Hoping all is well on your end.

Esi Tonga  6:39 AM

Are you still wanting to proceed? If so, all that's needed is for us to both signs an agreement and from there you'll be able to arrange payment on the contract. Please let me know when you're ready

  • Charles Vincent Kaluwasha sent the following message at 7:38 AM

View Charles Vincent’s profile

Charles Vincent Kaluwasha  7:38 AM

Hi Asi, glad you are well despite your family issues. I was really concerned thinking you might have been admitted to the hospital. I'm expecting tax refunds this week or early next week. If you are happy, we can sign the contract for the project now and pay anything funds that hit my account. Regards

  • Esi Tonga sent the following message at 7:47 AM

View Esi’s profile

Esi Tonga  7:47 AM

Hi Charles, No it wasn't me but thanks for your concerns. Ok I'll make some edits to the contract for you and will send it to you by email. Can you please confirm your best email address. Thanks, Esi

  • Charles Vincent Kaluwasha sent the following messages at 8:03 AM

View Charles Vincent’s profile

Charles Vincent Kaluwasha  8:03 AM

Okay, thanks

 

Build a Wealth System

buildawealthsystem.com • 1 min read

Charles Vincent Kaluwasha  8:04 AM

Ops, email is buildawealthsystem@gmail.com

  • Esi Tonga sent the following message at 8:06 AM

View Esi’s profile

Esi Tonga  8:06 AM

No worries Charles. I'm just about to jump on a zoom meeting so I will send it through to you as soon as I am off. Esi

  • Charles Vincent Kaluwasha sent the following messages at 8:11 AM

View Charles Vincent’s profile

Charles Vincent Kaluwasha  8:11 AM

Sounds good

  • OCT 30, 2021

View Charles Vincent’s profile

Charles Vincent Kaluwasha  6:01 PM

I'm looking forward to it

  • NOV 3, 2021

View Charles Vincent’s profile

Charles Vincent Kaluwasha  9:04 AM

Hi Esi, did you send the email?

  • NOV 24, 2021Esi Tonga sent the following message at 8:33 AM

View Esi’s profile

Esi Tonga  8:33 AM

Good morning Charles, I didn't mean to be rude but many things have been happening on my end which was out of my control. If you'd still like to go ahead, I am ready to proceed without further delay. Please let me know. Thanks Charles, Esi

  • Charles Vincent Kaluwasha sent the following message at 10:48 AM

View Charles Vincent’s profile

Charles Vincent Kaluwasha  10:48 AM

Hi Esi, Very sorry that you have been subjected to many things in life. I am happy that you have come up victorious and we pray that things should normalise. and continue with life.  I am still interested and please proceed as discussed earlier. Thanks, Esi

  • NOV 29, 2021Esi Tonga sent the following messages at 5:45 PM

View Esi’s profile

Esi Tonga  5:45 PM

Hi Charles,  I have sent an updated version of the agreement to your email for your perusal. I have made slight changes which you will notice, most importantly is the timeframe. It would take 30 to complete everything. I have also changed the method of payment. If you are happy with the agreement, please let me know if you would like to proceed with payment which I can then send through bank details to be processed. Let me know if you have any questions. Kind Regards, Esi

Esi Tonga  8:51 PM

Thanks for completing the agreement, Charles.

When you're ready could you kindly make payment to the account below? Commonwealth bank BSB: 064474 Account number: 10603729 I paid and have a receipt for evidence.

  • Charles Vincent Kaluwasha sent the following message at 9:51 PM

View Charles Vincent’s profile

Charles Vincent Kaluwasha  9:51 PM

Hi Esi, Thanks, will transfer tonight. Please include  NGO management to the requirement of our program, a personalized chatbot to prospect leads automatically as per earlier discussion and a Facebook page if possible. Regards

  • NOV 30, 2021Esi Tonga sent the following message at 7:57 AM

View Esi’s profile

Esi Tonga  7:57 AM

Hi Charles, yes if NGO is possible to add then I will definitely add. Also yes, I will custom build your FB chatbot also. Once payment has been received, I would need you to ad me to your FB business page for access so that I can add the chatbot. But I will walk you through all the steps shortly. Please remember once you've confirm payment to let me know so that I can send you what is needed from your end. Thanks Charles.

  • Charles Vincent Kaluwasha sent the following messages at 10:46 AM

View Charles Vincent’s profile

Charles Vincent Kaluwasha  10:46 AM

Thanks

  • I sent you an email with the payment details last night
  • Esi Tonga sent the following messages at 2:22 PM

View Esi’s profile

Esi Tonga  2:22 PM

Hi Charles, Please see attached the email that I received early this morning. So far funds have not been received, you can see in the email that it was sent but haven't notified me of receiving it yet. It may take 24 hours to be transferred from a new account. Once it lands I will let you know.

  • Click or press enter to display temp_image_20211130_162256_6b14bf6d-35a7-4668-9d39-d31b5ca4dbd3.jpg in the image preview
  • Charles Vincent Kaluwasha sent the following messages at 3:23 PM

View Charles Vincent’s profile

Charles Vincent Kaluwasha  3:23 PM

Thanks

  • DEC 2, 2021

View Charles Vincent’s profile

Charles Vincent Kaluwasha  4:41 PM

Hi Esi, has the funds landed in your account yet?

  • Esi Tonga sent the following message at 4:45 PM

View Esi’s profile

Esi Tonga  4:45 PM

Hi Charles, I've only just checked, and yes I've received funds not too long ago. Thanks for that. I am currently putting together a few things now and have been creating your chatbot to connect to your FB. As it's early stages right now so I will be able to give you an update tomorrow. If anything you need in the meantime please let me know

  • Charles Vincent Kaluwasha sent the following messages at 7:09 PM

View Charles Vincent’s profile

Charles Vincent Kaluwasha  7:09 PM

Thanks, Esi

  • DEC 4, 2021

View Charles Vincent’s profile

Charles Vincent Kaluwasha  4:08 PM

Hi Esi, just to let you know that I have purchased  VidUbur video software with unlimited video hosting and streaming for life. Wondering if you could add a keyword for me too! Here is one of my links... https://viduber.com/launch/home4?id=cjinvestiments

  • DEC 14, 2021

View Charles Vincent’s profile

Charles Vincent Kaluwasha  2:44 PM

Hi Esi, how are things going regarding my project?

  • DEC 20, 2021

View Charles Vincent’s profile

Charles Vincent Kaluwasha  9:54 AM

Hi Esi, progress, please! Drop me a word today. Thanks

  • DEC 30, 2021

View Charles Vincent’s profile

Charles Vincent Kaluwasha  4:41 PM

Too quiet Esi, you make me nervous

  • JAN 2

View Charles Vincent’s profile

Charles Vincent Kaluwasha  11:14 AM

Hello Team! Best wishes as we cross over into the NEW YEAR 2022. IT'S A SPECIAL YEAR, BECAUSE THINGS WONT BE THE SAME AGAIN. 2021, WAS A YEAR OF SOWING THE SEED, A YEAR OF INVESTMENTS AND SACRIFICES. 2022 IS A YEAR OF REAPING. CVK

Charles Vincent Kaluwasha  11:18 AM

Hi Esi, Happy new year! Is the app for cjinvestiment ready yet? I have not heard from you since I commenced to on regarding funds transfer to your bank account. Cheers. Charles from Perth

  • JAN 3

View Charles Vincent’s profile

Charles Vincent Kaluwasha  5:29 PM

Hi Esi, are you around or don't want to respond to my text, calls, and emails?

As you can see from the conversation, that was the last time, and then I reported to the bank to follow up. Unfortunately, this guy's account was closed.

 

 

 

This report was posted on Ripoff Report on 09/25/2022 10:48 PM and is a permanent record located here: https://www.ripoffreport.com/report/esi-tonga/brisbane-aussie-sales-deals-1521435. The posting time indicated is Arizona local time. Arizona does not observe daylight savings so the post time may be Mountain or Pacific depending on the time of year. Ripoff Report has an exclusive license to this report. It may not be copied without the written permission of Ripoff Report. READ: Foreign websites steal our content

Search for additional reports

If you would like to see more Rip-off Reports on this company/individual, search here:

Report & Rebuttal
Respond to this report!
What's this?
Also a victim?
What's this?
Repair Your Reputation!
What's this?
Featured Reports

Advertisers above have met our
strict standards for business conduct.

X
What do hackers,
questionable attorneys and
fake court orders have in common?
...Dishonest Reputation Management Investigates Reputation Repair
Free speech rights compromised

WATCH News
Segment Now