Forum for Translators: Translation test scam
There is an agency advertising on this site which expects you to complete a test consisting of 800 words plus. This is just a trick to get translation work done at no cost.
Is this Banu Translations? I did a "test translation" of 564 words for her and never heard a word back. I thought this was a lot for a test, but I didn't have anything else on my agenda for the day. This lady I would stay away from. Seems like another con-artist to me.
BANU Translators IS SCAM!!! i did 100 pages, proofreading and corrected wrong translations - shw didn´t pay me 500 €....STAY AWAY!!!
Banu Translators contacted me once and all my alarm bells went off. They wanted an urgent translation done and offered me 0.01 EUR per source word. They must be kidding!!!
Banu Translators contacted me once and all my alarm bells went off. They wanted an urgent translation done and offered me 0.01 EUR per source word. They must be kidding!!!
hello,
who are you, why you doing all this think
you cheater come on face when you not interest to work why you putting in the website
Well , after reading these posts , i guess i got into the picture and understand better what's happening around this " banu "
i've just done for her a translation job from chinese to english as a sample,and havent got any feedback after a mail saying : thanks ! so i tried to google her and get to know more about , but seems many people got scammed. that's really sad :/
I've made 4 jobs for 160 USD and got my payment in 15 days.
Banu offers ridiculous rates (e.g. USD 100 for 8000 words, USD 50 for 20 pages [mostly finance and legal texts],USD 2 per page for medical texts). I doubt even Indian translators will work for such low rates.
Banu again started hunting poor translators to cheat. Beware!!!!
Banu is a cheater. I owe Rs. 25000 (INR) from her. I translated and delivered a 225 page document in April 2012. She didn't pay a penny. Steer clear of her.
Is this Banu Translations? I did a "test translation" of 564 words for her and never heard a word back. I thought this was a lot for a test, but I didn't have anything else on my agenda for the day. This lady I would stay away from. Seems like another con-artist to me.
When your sample is not approved how can i come back, if the work is not good any one come back just remember
Yes. I also think she is a CON.I had Done a job for her in urgent basis as she offered me an immediate payment. Now she is not replying my mail, Not taking the phone. All the translators Pls beware of her.
Hi,
You did only sample right you din't done any project don't cry, when client come back I will come :)
Regards,
Banu
Dear Kavitha,
I am from Chennai I am also facing the same issue.I have completed the three books. 120 rupees per page is the budget.I have completed the books 2 months back. for the last two months he is not picking his phone. I mailed more then 20 times, still no reply from him.
Banu need to pay 18120/-
I dont know what to do?
So please dont believe this cheater guy anymore.
There is an agency advertising on this site which expects you to complete a test consisting of 800 words plus. This is just a trick to get translation work done at no cost.
Hello,
Who told i am agency? with out any information how you putting in the website, I never send 800 words for test sample, I cant work at my own, why you writing all bullsit massage
Banu Translator is a total scam. I did 242 pages English>Bengali translation and then this lady just disappeared without paying me. I lost INR. 26,700/-. I caution all translators to stay away from this con.
I did one test for 800+ words, but finally I was told the test was failed without any detail result.
Hmm.. We are living in India and there is law. I think, we need to approach police. I have done a work for Banu. Sent invoice and reminder. No reply from her. Cyber police can decipher her IP from the mails she sent to us. We should not forget our hard earned money. Let me wait for two more days. If nothing is happening, I will approach police. You can also join with me. I am not disclosing my name now. I will contact you all. There are some people in another translation websites also. I will try to connect with them also. If you are interested, we will go for a mass complaint.
Hello, is anybody thinking of lodging a complaint to police? I think it's time we need to complain as we have lost our hard earned money. Let's talk and decide.
I seriously doubt the Indian police would do anything about you losing money. Maybe it would be better to hire some claims agency or take her to court.
If police case comes up, "Asma Banu" will get caught. If "Banu" is just an ID and somebody is playing behind her, poor lady.. She will end up in jail.
I received the following email from Banu. $2 per page? LOL This person must be joking! Stay clear of this outsourcer!!!
Hello,
How are you!
I need German into English translation of 10 Pages
Price $ 2 USD per page
If you Interested to take this project kindly reply soon.
Deadline today night
Payment: Bank transfer or PayPal
Regds,
Banu
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