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9:28 pm EDT

Skout messages

My username is "L" my email is [protected]@gmail.com look I was messaging someone on hear. I sent the message and it looked like it didn't go through so I sent another and once again it looked like it didn't go through. So I sent one more then she got all three messages and then she blocked me. So needless to say I'm pissed off. It happened today on 04/22/2017 at 10:00pm the least you can do is tell hear there was a technical problem. Her username was Shelly. Before you say it's my Internet I have the fastest internet that I can get. So no it wasn't so fix my chat make this right its not the first time this has happened.

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7:45 am EDT

Skout unauthorized usage of my pictures and phone number-sexual abuse

Hello, I wrote you yesterday, but haven't got the response yet. Please, answer ASAP. Someone is using my photos and advertising me as an escort and sharing my phone number. I need you to take down the ad and send me the IP information because I am going to sue this person. I will be glad to hear from you soon.

I can't find the profile, because people keep sending me printscreens. And it might be deleted now. But I'll give you all the information I have, because I know who did it, please contact me, I'll send you all the info I have..

This incident happened on March 31. People started calling me at 17.30 Istanbul time.
I contacted skout, but they don't care much about this problem.

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9:30 pm EDT

Skout service

The app is a scam. Honeypot. All your conversations are screened and moderated so if you come close to exchanging pics or plan on meeting up after a successful decent conversation, your account gets banned and staff will extort you into paying for a premium membership if you want your account unlocked. DON'T FALL FOR IT. The proof is in email if you inquire about your ban. Report to Better Business Bureau

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Aaron__C
US
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May 29, 2017 11:39 am EDT

Thats not true so you obviously have no clue how it works because i have met several people off that app but the customer service is the worst of any compan ive dealt with sent 3 emails because cant access my account & still waiting for a response more than a day later but if you use this app do beware there are more fakes and scammers on here than real people thats for sure but a lot of cute asian girls

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2:51 am EST
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Skout online dating

I was on Skout for a day, met nothing but women who did part time cam modeling, conveniently in sexy clothing, but they also had these links to these sites, which were nothing but cam sex sites. I was damn near extorted by a woman from there, who's been reported to the FBI. Skout, in my opinion, is just a wannabe sex site. I would like to see the people who are there for sex kicked off that site.

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2:58 am EST

Skout online dating service

Roughly estimating, of the messages I receive on Skout about one in three are from catfish and scammers. A lot of them claim that they're located in Independence Kansas. Also, most of the scammers have photos of beautiful women who clearly are in their early 20s to early 30s at best. Many of them want your Skype, Viber, Hangouts, WhatsApp and Mio IDs in their first contact with you.

Is Skout doing anything at all to protect its customers from these scammers? Why does Skout let so many frauds use Independence as their location?

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rebeldavid
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Feb 12, 2017 12:44 pm EST
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Scott, I agree with you. Best thing to do is to STAY THE HELL OFF THAT SITE!

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2:17 pm EDT

Skout abuse by skout

I have been the very unwilling recipient of abuse after abuse by men and women on there and MY ACCOUNT was banned. That site should be shut down there are people that prey on others and are awful. I will simply let someone call me names on there when I say I am not interested. It seems freedom of speech is violated on there. That site isn't for good honest people.

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rebeldavid
US
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Feb 13, 2017 11:33 am EST
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I agree. Shut it down and toss the owner in jail.

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1:53 pm EDT

Skout My own account was banned

After arranging to meet someone who also uses skout, when i got to the prearranged mee site suddenly the person whom was by now communicatinv via sms sudden did not know who i was, what i was talking.about and even lied and said they were in a different state though the app clearly showed they were in the same place as i was.
They tried all sorts to explain they were elsewhere but ad a telco expert i could debunk anything they quotes. they had also tried to get me to percure an illegal substance.
i was left stranded and had to walk home at night because of this.
i had advised i was going to report them, i did not until the next day and as soon as i reported them my own account was banned. i have emailed the ceo with no reaponse after 4 days.
i want my account to be unbanned please as i have not violated any terms

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Memememeee
Orlando, Florida, US
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Dec 16, 2020 3:51 am EST

Good luck.. they banned me
On SKOUT and then they hacked into
My personal info on meetMe and changed my password . When I went to make a new password it wanted me to verify my account with photo which I had already done about a month ago. When I attempted to do this it said I was lying and
not the same person. Just a dumb excuse. I do know they were into my privacy on iPhone though. My little brother (27) computer wiz, Caught it after
Much sleuthing. They are sister companies..:.amd also SHADY companies...

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11:29 am EDT

Skout one guy from pakistan trying to blackmail me

One guy tried to blackmail me from Pakistan .he said I have copied your photo and I will put ur face with nude pics.he said if u f*****k me right now I will not do that. I said no to him.. And he said that now I will upload on Google. This is his identity.. I asked are u from Pakistan .he said then f****k Pakistan .still I have reported for that user on skout to prevent further crime like that.

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olafxd
US
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Aug 11, 2017 1:21 am EDT

try to connect with pakistan cyber crime authorities

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2:10 pm EDT

Skout termination of my account / blocked account

I tried logging into my Skout account this morning (I am never online). Imagine my surprise when I saw that my email address was blocked!

I emailed support @ Skout, inquiring why my account was blocked, and the reply was as follows:

"We have reviewed your account and, according to our records, your account was deactivated due to inappropriate content."

I sent a reply email requesting a more specific answer as to what it is that I supposedly did that violated the rules.

Skout just replied that they do not disclose details of the violation with the users.

Excuse me, but I have a right to know what the violation was! You have unfairly blocked my account! I did not load naked photos on my profile. I was online yesterday for the first time in about 2 weeks! There could not have been a violation!

In fact, when I was online yesterday, someone sent me a message stating that I am a scammer, and he swore at me; so I blocked him! I was the victim!

I want Skout to provide me with legitimate evidence that I violated the app rules.

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That Bloke Called Brooksy
US
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Sep 25, 2020 8:56 am EDT

They done the same to me and kept my subscription money, My crime was I kicked an abusive and disruptive troll out of a live stream I was given bouncer responsibility for.
It appears this app favours trolls and phishing bots rather than paying users!

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6:44 pm EDT

Skout lottery

Received a friend request from a supposed employee of Facebook. She told me Mark Zuckerberg had picked my name to receive a prize along with 20 other people. My pride was S950, 000 and all I had to do was verify personal info. The conversation died when I said I wanted to show this to a friend who worked in the Cyber Crimes Division of the F B I. No info was ever given by me.

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2:28 am EST

Skout uninstalled skout yet can see profile from other devices

i have uninstalled skout on my phone and yet i can see my profile from other devices... Also to specify dat my account is linked with my fb account and also i have used skout from my laptop... Plz help me as i am in mess and this can also result for hacking of my account or duplicate account..
P. S: i have attached d pic which displays my account . It is geetanjali in d center..

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10:58 am EDT
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Skout banned my account because someone actually hacked my account and sent spam using my account to other Skout users. I see no way that this is my fault and I've appealed the ban to no avail. Skout simply informed me that it is their "policy" to ban users for "innappropriate content." As I said, I'm not at fault because somebody hacked my account. [protected]@gmail.com

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3:48 am EDT

Skout we did not send the money or gave any private details.

I received a letter from Skout Lottery stating we won $2, 800, 000.00 dollars. When my husband called the long distance number a man answered stating we were the winners, but we had to mail $490.00 to before we could receive our winnings. $490.00 was a processing fee for our winning certificate. We did not send the money or gave any private details.

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12:23 pm EST
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Hi. I have purchased skout+ from google store and installed it to my galaxy tab2. Now my account [protected]@gmail.com has been deducted saying violation of their services. I am totally pissed off as ireally dont know what i did in the violation. How can they terminate my device without informing me. Wat is the guarantee that they wont hack my system...

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1:40 pm EST
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I received emails from Skout POF. Women claimed to live close and wanted to meet. I know this scam! Then they will tell me to add them to yahoo messenger to chat but all they do is try to bait me to join other sites or to pay to watch them on a web cam site. I have not met any one who was real.

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8:30 am EDT
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Skout imposter/fake

Skout was a great app from the beginning until I seen someone using my pictures pretending to be me. I reported the page and pictures numerous of times and still nothing has been done about it. I even sent them emails and every time I get a response it's an automated message. I been waiting for at least 2months for a response from them but still nothing. I would like to know why they don't take this type of report serious and how long am I going to have to wait until they decide to do something about it. I just want my pictures taken down and the account deleted.

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Lamin Fatty
US
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May 26, 2023 5:31 am EDT
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Skout blocked my account yesterday. I really love using skout and I have no idea why my account was blocked. I was chatting with an old friend for years then my account got logged out.

I hope skout reinstate my account

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Michelle Chan
US
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May 31, 2016 6:00 am EDT

A guy named Calvin In we chat. He is threatening me to lend him money if not he will post my mobile number.
His mobile number is 9660 8317
Please blocked him all the website if possible.
He have my nudes photos too
He have made a fake id in skout which I never used.
My number is [protected]. Pls delete my profile in skout.

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12:26 am EST
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After I got banned for no reason or explaining on the chat app Skout. I decide to look at the app permission and I found that skout breaking the privacy in extremely way. skout app reading SMS and Kmart. Reading phone calls and stats / identity. Reading thee see accounts. reading devices imei. Some one must stop this app and prevent breaking the privacy and...

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9:46 am EST
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Skout ban

i would like to have my ban lifted as i didnt understand the terms n conditions .. blake, fiza.[protected]@hotmail.com

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elvis mcarthur
Bridgeton, US
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Dec 06, 2014 1:29 pm EST

I was banned for no reason at all and wasn't told what the reason was for the violation I would like for my ban to be lifed assoon as possible I don't know if there is somebody else making complaint about me on skout which is false whoever the imposter is he or she need to be ban or caught in their scam I did no violation to this app whoever this imposter is they cant get through customer service because they don't have the pin code so they are going through your line please restore my application back to service and in the future please be aware of this imposter it have to be a female from skout or not on skout.

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3:04 am EST
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Skout registered without my knowlege

i had been receiving spam emails from skout and thought nothing of it until i found out i had a profile. what? i never registered for skout! it turns out an option for deletion is "never registered". facebook google and every other internet webpage that can save and give away your information is twisted and definitely cause a bump in my marriage when my husband thought i was actually using it.

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Suraj N
US
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Apr 16, 2019 1:09 pm EDT

My number is used by someone today with skout [protected] plz check and ask for verification code again

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5:55 pm EDT
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Skout account terminated

What I do not like how Skout is handles people being terminated. When your acount is terminated they say to send a letter to [protected]@skout.com Ok, you send a letter then you get the following email from them.

Notice this has no Skout Logo on it.

Hi there!

We're sorry to hear you're having trouble with our application!

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Is your device blocked?

We automatically ban users that display inappropriate behavior or
whose accounts contain copyrighted content. If you feel that you
didn't do anything wrong, you can appeal your ban here:
http://bit.ly/fBir1P

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If you want to delete your account and have the latest version of the
iPhone App.

1. Open the App.
2. Click on Settings.
3. Click on Deactivate Account.

If you are on the web or another mobile device, and want to delete
your account, go here: http://www.skout.com/faq/

Have a great day! :-)

Cheers,

Skout Support

When you click on the link you are brought to the following page.

Skout Account Deletion Appeal

Please fill out each of the fields below. If any field is marked "not applicable" or similarly for any reason, your appeal request will be denied. All fields must also provide accurate information or your appeal request will be denied. If your request is denied, you will not receive a reinstatement notification. Thank you.

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First Name: *

Last Name: *

Date of Birth: *

Street Address: *

City: *

State/Province: *

Zip Code: *

Country: *

Phone Number: *

(xxx) xxx-xxxx

Contact Email Address: *

Skout Username: *

Your username is the email address you used to register your Skout account.

Do you have a subscription? *

Yes
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Join Date: *

Last Login Date: *

Device ID: *

To find your Device ID, connect your iPod or iPhone to your computer and open iTunes. Go to the summary tab of your device and clicked on "Serial Number." This will change it to say "Identifier." The code that follows is your Device ID. If you go to Edit, then select Copy, you will be able to paste the Device ID here. If you have an Android device, type "Android" in this box.

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Does this violate Apple policy. On information and belief all applications on the iphone must have their own website. All applications that talk with consumers must not use a third party to send information back and forth to each other. Here Skout is using
Google Documents.

In the event you have used Google docs you are aware how easily it is to pass information back and forth to others. Once you fill out the form you never hear back from Skout. No where on the page does it not say that it is selling your information to a third party. You must fill out the form to chat on skout again is it really worth it? You decide for yourself.

kindest Regards,

Charles Pisano

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Nicole brady
US
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Jun 11, 2018 6:23 am EDT

Please help me get my account down I'm being bullied threathed I want off now ! I'm to the point I can't do this anymore I blocked them they keep messaging me

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Onya Zerith Christian
US
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Apr 21, 2018 6:37 pm EDT

My account was blocked and I emailed my complaint to "support@skout.com" as was instructed and up till now, no response... Please kindly help me by unblocking it.. Thanks.

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sarahsingo
US
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Mar 04, 2018 6:53 pm EST

Please help me unblock my skout account @sarahsingo4032gmail.com, I didn't offend anyone, probably someone I was trying to ignore did this to me. Please consider me.

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slemmy
NG
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Mar 04, 2018 6:44 pm EST

my account was blocked few days ago kindly please help unblock jah bless you my email is wizzardslemmy@gmail.com

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jakewanzett
US
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Dec 05, 2017 12:09 am EST
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Hi there am Jones my account have been blocked from using this service device since breaking your terms of service.
And i dont know exactly why i did and the asked me to appeal by emailing support@skout .com
Even thought it was blocked when i login my account it shows its logged in but nothing displays on the background than to sign out.Please i really need this account back.
THIS IS MY ID jakewanzett@outlook.com HEAR FROM YOU SOON.

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Mohd R. Haghighi
US
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Oct 31, 2017 8:58 am EDT

I am recently joined skout and I am very happy using and meeting new people.today and without any prior warning or notification my account was blocked..pkeade Let me know the reason in order to prevent from any future blockage..
Mohammed Haqiqi
Kingdom of Bahrain
Silverbream11@gmail.com

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Virgorajan
MY
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Oct 31, 2017 1:59 am EDT
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Sorry for disturb painful skout customer pls open my skout

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Rob Dollaz
US
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Sep 27, 2017 8:57 pm EDT

I don't know what reason i was terminated from skout i feel like i didn't do anything and i do enjoy the site and would love to go back on if you are able to help me.thanks

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Shawn212
US
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Sep 27, 2017 4:39 pm EDT
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My account had been blocked. It'd was my first time on there not sure I did something wrong. All I'm asking give me another chance. Please. And explain rules on there..I really like this site please allow for me come back. Shawnada21@gmail.com.

Or brooklyntaego@gmail.com

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Hernandez07
US
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Sep 16, 2017 1:18 am EDT

I didn't know why my account blocked its was opened yesterday and closed same day but why here in California it's shouldn't be so fast to be blocked and ain't do anything please re opened my account now.

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