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Gerhard W
1 reviews | Active since Jan 2013
11 Oct 2025, 08:53
I am the co-owner of a business in South Africa, and I’ve been harassed by so-called “Business Directory” ****mers since 2016
I am the co-owner of a business in South Africa, and I’ve been harassed by so-called “Business Directory” ****mers since 2016. They’ve resurfaced again in 2025—same tactics, same threats.
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Gerhard W's updateReviewer Update
11 Oct 2025, 08:56Title: Ongoing **** & Harassment from “Business Directory” Since 2016
Review:
I am the co-owner of a legitimate plumbing business in South Africa, and I’ve been harassed by so-called “Business Directory” ****mers since 2016. They’ve resurfaced again in 2025—same tactics, same threats.
They send **** invoices with incorrect business details (e.g., “***” dated 13/06/2016), claiming I owe them money for a listing I never agreed to. I never signed any contract or credit agreement. Yet they continue to send emails from addresses like:
• `***`
• `***`
• `***`
• `***`
• `***`
• `***`
They threaten to list my business as a “bad payer” on Google, Pinterest, and ITC—even though they have no legal grounds to do so. I once made a payment in good faith to cancel the matter, but they ignored it and kept harassing me.
This is a ****. Their threats are ********, and their invoices are *****ulent. They prey on small businesses using fear and deception.
I’ve reported them to the relevant authorities and blocked all communication. I urge others to do the same. Do not pay them. Do not engage. And please help expose them by sharing your experience.
Regards Gerhard Wessels
Review:
I am the co-owner of a legitimate plumbing business in South Africa, and I’ve been harassed by so-called “Business Directory” ****mers since 2016. They’ve resurfaced again in 2025—same tactics, same threats.
They send **** invoices with incorrect business details (e.g., “***” dated 13/06/2016), claiming I owe them money for a listing I never agreed to. I never signed any contract or credit agreement. Yet they continue to send emails from addresses like:
• `***`
• `***`
• `***`
• `***`
• `***`
• `***`
They threaten to list my business as a “bad payer” on Google, Pinterest, and ITC—even though they have no legal grounds to do so. I once made a payment in good faith to cancel the matter, but they ignored it and kept harassing me.
This is a ****. Their threats are ********, and their invoices are *****ulent. They prey on small businesses using fear and deception.
I’ve reported them to the relevant authorities and blocked all communication. I urge others to do the same. Do not pay them. Do not engage. And please help expose them by sharing your experience.
Regards Gerhard Wessels
GW
Gerhard W's update11 Oct 2025, 08:56
Reviewer Update
Title: Ongoing **** & Harassment from “Business Directory” Since 2016
Review:
I am the co-owner of a legitimate plumbing business in South Africa, and I’ve been harassed by so-called “Business Directory” ****mers since 2016. They’ve resurfaced again in 2025—same tactics, same threats.
They send **** invoices with incorrect business details (e.g., “***” dated 13/06/2016), claiming I owe them money for a listing I never agreed to. I never signed any contract or credit agreement. Yet they continue to send emails from addresses like:
• `***`
• `***`
• `***`
• `***`
• `***`
• `***`
They threaten to list my business as a “bad payer” on Google, Pinterest, and ITC—even though they have no legal grounds to do so. I once made a payment in good faith to cancel the matter, but they ignored it and kept harassing me.
This is a ****. Their threats are ********, and their invoices are *****ulent. They prey on small businesses using fear and deception.
I’ve reported them to the relevant authorities and blocked all communication. I urge others to do the same. Do not pay them. Do not engage. And please help expose them by sharing your experience.
Regards Gerhard Wessels
Review:
I am the co-owner of a legitimate plumbing business in South Africa, and I’ve been harassed by so-called “Business Directory” ****mers since 2016. They’ve resurfaced again in 2025—same tactics, same threats.
They send **** invoices with incorrect business details (e.g., “***” dated 13/06/2016), claiming I owe them money for a listing I never agreed to. I never signed any contract or credit agreement. Yet they continue to send emails from addresses like:
• `***`
• `***`
• `***`
• `***`
• `***`
• `***`
They threaten to list my business as a “bad payer” on Google, Pinterest, and ITC—even though they have no legal grounds to do so. I once made a payment in good faith to cancel the matter, but they ignored it and kept harassing me.
This is a ****. Their threats are ********, and their invoices are *****ulent. They prey on small businesses using fear and deception.
I’ve reported them to the relevant authorities and blocked all communication. I urge others to do the same. Do not pay them. Do not engage. And please help expose them by sharing your experience.
Regards Gerhard Wessels