**BEWARE** SCAM AGENCY - https://spectretranslation.pro/contact-us.html Thread poster: Julie Barber
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Julie Barber 
United Kingdom
Local time: 02:09
French to English
Hi all
Please be aware that this website is a fake https://spectretranslation.pro/contact-us.html
It has cloned the website of an established translation agency.
Apparently, it is asking translators to do work and then trying to charge the translators for proofreading.
It just goes to show that we always need to be careful when dealing wit... See more Hi all
Please be aware that this website is a fake https://spectretranslation.pro/contact-us.html
It has cloned the website of an established translation agency.
Apparently, it is asking translators to do work and then trying to charge the translators for proofreading.
It just goes to show that we always need to be careful when dealing with new clients! ▲ Collapse
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Julie Barber
United Kingdom
Local time: 02:09
French to English
TOPIC STARTER
The information has been cloned from a legitimate translation business.
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Baran Keki
Türkiye
Local time: 04:09
Member
English to Turkish
There is no BB record for Spectretranslation here on Proz, so the original one is fake as well...
Joke aside, the 'original' spectretranslation's website cannot be reached. So did those scammers disable that company's website when they cloned it? If that's the case, then it's bad news...
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They seem to be a professional agency using the Skype logo for the initial of their company name (:
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Julie Barber
United Kingdom
Local time: 02:09
French to English
TOPIC STARTER | Different business name | May 7 |
Baran Keki wrote:
There is no BB record for Spectretranslation here on Proz, so the original one is fake as well...
Joke aside, the 'original' spectretranslation's website cannot be reached. So did those scammers disable that company's website when they cloned it? If that's the case, then it's bad news...
They have cloned the website of the agency Polilingua. I don't know much beyond that.
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Julie Barber
United Kingdom
Local time: 02:09
French to English
TOPIC STARTER
Mustafa Baris Erevikli wrote:
They seem to be a professional agency using the Skype logo for the initial of their company name (:
Yes they have stolen all of the logos and text from a legitimate business, and are ripping off translators.
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Zea_Mays
Italy
Local time: 03:09
Member (2009)
English to German
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| report them to the police providing all documentation (screenshots etc.) | May 7 |
This should be possible in every country.
You can also inform the legitimate content and logo owners (affected agency, Microsoft etc.).
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One of the tell-tale things that these scammers didn’t notice when cloning was that the first letters of each sentence forms the word Polilingua:
“Professionalism - All members of staff aim to provide a top quality level in line with their skills regarding the tasks assigned. Native translators with extensive experience and defined areas of expertise.
Open-mindedness - We know it takes people with different ideas, strengths, interests, and cultural backgrounds to m... See more One of the tell-tale things that these scammers didn’t notice when cloning was that the first letters of each sentence forms the word Polilingua:
“Professionalism - All members of staff aim to provide a top quality level in line with their skills regarding the tasks assigned. Native translators with extensive experience and defined areas of expertise.
Open-mindedness - We know it takes people with different ideas, strengths, interests, and cultural backgrounds to make our translation company succeed. We encourage healthy debate and differences of opinion.
Loyalty - We take our reputation seriously, which is why we have strict controls regarding authorized communication among Spectretranslation staff, vendors, and clients.
Integrity — We are consistently open, honest, ethical, genuine, and correct with our customers and linguists – from correct quotes to on-time payments for each vendor.
Leadership – Our translation company leads the way forward. We courageously shape a better future by building bridges between languages and cultures.
Ingenuity – Being intuitive and ingenious we always bring satisfaction to our clients and presume the market’s demands.
Not closed until you are happy’ policy - We will not leave a project until it is exactly what you need it to be. We customize every project to every client’s needs.
Growth - We look at different places, ask other questions, and try new things. Nothing is ever “good enough.” We grow our business in a way that makes us proud by constant improvement, constant desire for renewal and always looking for new perspectives and bold initiatives.
Unity – We develop a culture of a high-functioning and supportive team. By listening and involving each individual we create a powerful and lucrative network.
Assurance - Spectretranslation translation company undertakes to not divulge information, in whatever form. We are bound to maintain professional secrecy in accordance with the law.”
Scammers don’t keep their eyes peeled and fortunately there are always hints to be found… ▲ Collapse
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Natalie
Poland
Local time: 03:09
Member (2002)
English to Russian
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MODERATOR SITE LOCALIZER
Just FYI: all email addresses listed at spectretranslation.pro/contact-us.html are now blocked.
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Julie Barber
United Kingdom
Local time: 02:09
French to English
TOPIC STARTER
Natalie wrote:
Just FYI: all email addresses listed at spectretranslation.pro/contact-us.html are now blocked.
Brilliant, thanks Natalie. I imagine that Polingua will be really grateful and it also helps translators to avoid coming into contact with the scammers.
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