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Forum for Translators: Translation test scam




Translation test scam               [Reply to this message]
Sender: Charles 19-12-2011 13:05

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.
Re: Translation test scam               [Reply to this message]
Sender: hflock 02-02-2012 17:52

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.
Re[2]: Translation test scam               [Reply to this message]
Sender: Lucy 15-06-2012 14:58

BANU Translators IS SCAM!!! i did 100 pages, proofreading and corrected wrong translations - shw didn´t pay me 500 €....STAY AWAY!!!
Re[3]: Translation test scam               [Reply to this message]
Sender: Charles 16-06-2012 14:04

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!!!
Re[4]: Translation test scam               [Reply to this message]
Sender: Banu 30-08-2012 10:48

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
Re[5]: Translation test scam               [Reply to this message]
Sender: wassim 20-01-2013 12:19

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 :/
Banu Translations               [Reply to this message]
Sender: Igor 17-04-2013 12:19

I've made 4 jobs for 160 USD and got my payment in 15 days.
Re: Banu Translations               [Reply to this message]
Sender: WTF 17-05-2013 23:04

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 is again in form               [Reply to this message]
Sender: ML Translator 16-09-2014 04:47

Banu again started hunting poor translators to cheat. Beware!!!!
Re[6]: Translation test scam               [Reply to this message]
Sender: manisha 22-05-2013 11:44

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.
Re[2]: Translation test scam               [Reply to this message]
Sender: Banu 30-08-2012 10:50

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
Re[3]: Translation test scam               [Reply to this message]
Sender: Biju K V 31-08-2012 06:55

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.
Re[2]: Translation test scam               [Reply to this message]
Sender: Banu Translator's 02-10-2012 05:31

Hi,

You did only sample right you din't done any project don't cry, when client come back I will come :)


Regards,
Banu
Re[3]: Banu Translation test scam               [Reply to this message]
Sender: jai sudha 22-11-2012 11:50

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.
Re: Translation test scam               [Reply to this message]
Sender: Banu 30-08-2012 10:44

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
Re: Translation test scam               [Reply to this message]
Sender: Manisha Dasgupta 12-10-2012 12:29

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.
Re: Translation test scam               [Reply to this message]
Sender: Christina 26-10-2012 11:40

I did one test for 800+ words, but finally I was told the test was failed without any detail result.
Re: Translation test scam               [Reply to this message]
Sender: NOT DISCLOSING NOW 24-11-2012 09:40

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.
Re[2]: Translation test scam               [Reply to this message]
Sender: manisha 22-05-2013 11:50

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.
Re[3]: Translation test scam               [Reply to this message]
Sender: WTF 23-05-2013 06:51

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.
Re: Translation test scam               [Reply to this message]
Sender: NOT DISCLOSING NOW 25-11-2012 02:55

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.
Re[2]: Banu Translations               [Reply to this message]
Sender: Charles 26-11-2012 09:11

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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