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This web host is ripping me off

There is a web host called Globat and they are ripping me off.  Years ago I had a hosting account with them for some of my websites. I closed the account 5 years ago because I found a better hosting solution.

Imagine my surprise when I found a $95 charge on my credit card from them. Included with the charge was a phone number for their billing department.

I called their billing department asking to have this charge removed. They asked for my account information which I don’t have (it’s been 5 years!).

They then asked for my credit card number to look up in their system. They couldn’t find a charge for any credit card with that number!  Yet somehow they seemed able to charge me.

I have called them three different times and spoken to different people. No one can help me.

I have no choice but to do a chargeback.

Readers beware:  Globat Web host is ripping me off and they will do the same to you.

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Gina February 14, 2010 at 1:02 pm

Sorry about that, Nick. I hope you get your money back if you can.

I use BlueHost, and I'm satisfied with their service so far. When I signed up, they called me to make sure it was me who purchased their web hosting plan. Pretty decent service. You might want to try them.

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Nick Stewart February 15, 2010 at 10:21 am

I have been using BlueHost for a couple years and am very happy with them. There was one time when I did have a small issue and when I called them they picked up right away and resolved the issue.

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poch May 28, 2010 at 1:08 am

Hey Nick,

I know how disgusting the experience is.

I'm using Devhub free hosting when suddenly all I can edit are my posts!

Then the same problem like yours -all my messages to it aren't being answered

and the problem got worse when I tried to transfer to Bravehost hosting. What's

appearing form time to time isn't my domain but a Bravehost ad like my domain

was hijacked -I deleted my account but Bravehost kept appearing. I reported Bravehost

and banned it from my computer today. I'm still not sure if that works.

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