Date of Incident: November 2021
Scammer’s Information:
- Name: Rana Moeed
- Mobile Number: 03001551114
- WhatsApp Number: 03245173260
- Additional Number: 03431437644
- Account Holder Name: Rukhsana Bibi
- Claimed Residence: Shahdra, Lahore
Details of the Scam: In November 2021, I encountered a person named Rana Moeed on Facebook who claimed to provide AdSense approval services for websites. I was looking to get AdSense approval for my website, technohub.com, which I owned at the time. Rana Moeed offered his services and assured me of quick approval.
After agreeing to his terms, I made a payment of Rs 6000/- (approximately $35 at that time) through Easypaisa from my number 03014037479 to 03065758465, which belonged to an account holder named Muhammad Adnan. This payment was made on December 1, 2021.
Rana Moeed claimed he would upload high-quality, original content to my website to secure AdSense approval. However, instead of original content, he uploaded plagiarized articles, which ultimately led to the rejection of my AdSense application. Despite repeated attempts to contact him and rectify the situation, he never provided the promised AdSense approval.
To make matters worse, Rana Moeed demanded an additional Rs 3000 for “extra services” on another number, 03431437644, which belonged to an account holder named Rukhsana Bibi. I refused to make this additional payment, as it was clear he was not delivering on his original promise. After my refusal, he blocked me on both numbers and disappeared without fulfilling his obligations.
Throughout this ordeal, I discovered that he had been using another WhatsApp number, 03245173260, to communicate with other potential victims. He claimed to be a resident of Shahdra, Lahore.
This scam has not only caused me financial loss but also wasted two years of my time. I demand compensation for the amount I paid (Rs 6000/-) and a fine of $10,000 for the time and distress caused by this scam.