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Email Scam Awareness
It's really important to be careful when you get emails saying your account will be deleted from places you're not familiar with. I got a bunch of emails from someone saying they were from Photobucket and they were gonna delete my account if I didn't do something about it. You gotta watch out for those phishing scams and never give out any of your personal info to those kinds of sources.
Image recovery after long time
I just got an email from this company saying they still had my old photos from like 15-20 years ago. I was so shocked they were still around, so I decided to check them out. It was pretty cool, but also a bit cringey, to see those pics from my MySpace days. Getting my photos back was easy, and I enjoyed reminiscing about the old times.
Account deactivation emails
I just got a bunch of emails saying my account got deactivated because the website doesn't support free accounts anymore. When I logged in, I saw I didn't have any saved photos, which got me thinking if it's really worth paying for a subscription.
Subscription payment issues
As someone who used to be a customer, I keep getting charged even though I have cancelled my account several times. The website doesn't make it simple to get rid of payment methods or check the ones that are already there. It's really disappointing to see how this service, which used to be awesome, has now become a place that seems shady. Trying to cancel is a headache because it leads you through a bunch of steps only to bring you back to the beginning, like there's no escape.
Email spamming and blank account after paying subscription
The company kept sending me a bunch of emails saying they would shut down my account and erase all my stuff. I really wanted to get back some old photos of my parents who passed away, so I finally logged in. But then I realized I had to pay to see anything. Reluctantly, I paid up, only to see that my account was empty - no photos at all. It's pretty clear this company cares more about making money than actually helping their customers.
Email scam response
This company is running a sketchy email scam. They keep sending me emails saying my account will be deleted if I don't log in, even though I don't even remember signing up with them. I tried to reset my password multiple times without any luck until I got one final email with a method to reset it. After changing my password, they immediately asked me to pay $5 to keep using the service. I can't access any photos that are supposed to be saved on their website, and I don't remember ever using their service before. When I contacted their customer service, they just directed me to a useless website. It's obvious this company is up to no good with their scam, and they ignore any complaints. Don't fall for their tricks.
Online photo storage services
I've been using online photo storage services for years and have tried a few different ones. But, I recently gave this one a shot and honestly, I was super let down. The non-stop emails and requests to recover my account felt like too much and honestly, it felt like a bit of harassment. I really don't want to fork over cash to get back old photos, especially ones that don't mean that much to me. So, I've switched over to a different platform and I'm way happier with it.
Avoid this shady website
I had a awful experience with this website, eh. After I uploaded my photos, they tried to hold them hostage when I wanted to leave, eh. I've been bombarded with lots of emails every day for months since I tried to cancel my account, eh. The emails come from different addresses, making it impossible to fully escape their harassment, eh.
False information emails
I got a bunch of emails from the company telling me to come back and saying they'd delete all my photos if I didn't. Even though I paid for a membership, turns out I didn't have any photos saved on their site. I felt tricked and annoyed by the whole thing.
Free uploads turned into paywall
They used to be free, but now they're asking for money, eh! They keep sending threatening emails about deleting my pics unless I pay up. No warning beforehand and now they're acting like mobsters. I unsubscribed from their spammy emails, they can delete my pics for all I care, eh!
Online photo hosting
I used to use this site for hosting images for my online listings, but then they changed things up on me and started holding my photos ransom until I coughed up some cash for a subscription. It's pretty disappointing that they would pull a move like that just to make a buck. I decided to switch over to a different service and I've been way more satisfied ever since.
Predatory marketing
After dealing with this company's aggressive marketing strategies, I was really let down by their terrible customer service. The sketchy way they handle their marketing made me feel really uneasy and not at all happy. I would suggest to others to stay far away from this company.
Subscription payment
I had a really bad time trying to pay for my subscription on this photo storage site. They sent me an email saying they would delete all my photos and videos if I didn't pay up. I was suspicious at first, so I checked the email to make sure it wasn't a scam, then I went to the website. When I logged in, they only gave me two payment options and I couldn't access any of my stuff. Even though I picked a plan and paid, they told me my account was already deactivated. I lost all my pictures and videos, and it was a super frustrating and disappointing experience. I felt like I got ripped off and I'm not happy about it.
Data privacy and account deactivation
Hey, just a little piece of advice - if you want to stop those annoying messages from coming in, just block them in your email settings. Trust me, it's the best move you can make.
Annoying account deactivation emails
Honestly, I signed up for this service way back, like five years ago, and now they won't stop emailing me about closing my account. I hardly even use it anymore and there's no way I'm gonna start paying for it. It's crazy how they wanna charge for hosting personal photos for forum links. Seems like they're just trying to make some quick cash, but I'm not buying it.
Email spam issue
I honestly didn't remember signing up with this company, but they kept emailing me every day for a while. It got on my nerves and made me worry about my data security. I didn't want to risk clicking on any shady links, so I just kept deleting the emails. Finally, I found out how to block them, and once I did, the emails stopped. It was a huge relief to stop getting those annoying messages.
Extortive tactics
That company is totally out of line, thinking they can just surprise you with a bill for looking at photos you posted! It's like they're trying to blackmail us, it's not right at all. I don't even know which photo they're talking about, but I'm not paying just on principle. Keeping people's memories like hostages is a shady move. Their whole way of doing business is just not cool, no transparency or fairness at all. They should have at least let us try it out for free before making us pay up.
Picture retrieval service
I was trying to get back some old photos from a website I used way back in the early 2000s. They kept bugging me with emails saying they were gonna delete my account, so I had to do something about it. I checked out what was going on with the company now and read some pretty worrying reviews. I wasn't too sure about paying $5 for a month of service, 'cause I wasn't sure if I'd even find the pics I wanted. Plus, I was worried I wouldn't be able to cancel the subscription and they'd keep charging me.
Free account deletion hassle
I've been using this platform for a while now, and I'm really disappointed with the way things are going. I keep getting emails threatening to delete my photos because they don't support free accounts anymore. Trying to get my photos back has been a total nightmare. The steps to stop the deletion don't even seem to work - I can't even log in half the time. It looks like you have to pay to get your account back, download your files, and actually delete your account. Good thing I had all my files saved somewhere else, so I didn't lose anything. There are way better options out there than this platform, and I really hope nobody feels forced to give them any money in the future.
Account deactivation without warning
I was totally caught off guard when my account got shut down out of the blue, no heads up or anything from the service. I was so annoyed and let down because I couldn't get into my account stuff without shelling out some cash. Really bummed out by how Photobucket dealt with this mess, didn't seem to care about us customers at all.
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Free account deletion hassle
I've been using this platform for a while now, and I'm really disappointed with the way things are going. I keep getting emails threatening to delete my photos because... Read onBy: furman